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    The population of salmon in a lake can be modelled by the differential equation

    dtdS​=3KrS(K−S)​

    where t is time in years since 2019, S is the number of salmon in the lake, and r,K are positive constants.

    1. Show that dtdS​ is

      1. positive when S<K,

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      2. negative when S>K.

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    2. Hence explain why K is called the carrying capacity of the lake.

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    3. Show that the maximum value of dtdS​ is 12rK​.

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    In 2019, the population S is smaller than the carrying capacity K.

    1. By solving the differential equation, show that S(t)=1+Ae−(rt)/3K​, where A is some constant.

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    By observing the population of salmon when food is unlimited, scientists know that the growth rate r=ln4. The population of salmon is measured to be 1000 in 2019, and 1500 in 2022.

    1. Find the values of A and K.

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    2. Determine the number of salmon that were in the lake in 2016.

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