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The number N(t) of supermarkets throughout the country that are using a computerized checkout system is described by the initial-value problem

dN/dt = N(1 − 0.0008N), N(0) = 1.

Required:
Predict how many supermarkets are expected to adopt the new procedure over a long period of time?

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MrRoyal

Answer:

1250 supermarkets

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]\frac{dN}{dt} = N(1 - 0.0008N)[/tex]

[tex]N(0) = 1[/tex]

Required

Number of supermarkets over a long period of time

To do this, we simply set

[tex]\frac{dN}{dt} = 0[/tex]

So, we have:

[tex]N(1 - 0.0008N) = 0[/tex]

Split

[tex]N = 0\ or\ 1 - 0.0008N = 0[/tex]

Solve: [tex]1 - 0.0008N = 0[/tex]

Collect like terms

[tex]0.0008N = 1[/tex]

Make N the subject

[tex]N = \frac{1}{0.0008}[/tex]

[tex]N = 1250[/tex]

So:

[tex]\lim_{t \to \infty} N(t) = 1250[/tex]

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