The population of a city grows at a rate equal to 5% of its current population per year. The differential equation for population P at time t is:
The population of a city grows at a rate equal to 5% of its current population per year. The differential equation for population P at time t is:
- A. dP/dt = 5P
- B. dP/dt = 0.5P
- C. dP/dt = 0.05P
- D. dP/dt = P/5
Answer: C) dP/dt = 0.05P
Explanation: Rate of growth dP/dt = 5% of P = (5/100)P = 0.05P.
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