The Mouse Population in a Small Desert Area Is Modeled

question 44

Multiple Choice

The mouse population in a small desert area is modeled by the function where is measured in days. When is the maximum population attained and what is the maximum population?

• A) After 175 days the mouse population is 0.
• B) After 9 days the mouse population is 1310.
• C) After 84 days the mouse population is 1310.
• D) After 84 days the mouse population is 7005.
• E) After 9 days the mouse population is 2485.

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Break-even Point

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