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Explain the product of infected and susceptible proportions

Find the general solution of dy/dt=ky(1−y)dy/dt=ky(1-y), 0<y<10<y<1, k>0k>0, in the form y=f(t)y=f(t). marks

Find the particular solution with y(0)=1/4y(0)=1/4, and sketch it. marks

Here yy models the proportion infected by a disease. Explain why the differential equation may be suitable. marks

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CJC · Review problems · Question 8

Separate using 1/y+1/(1−y), and identify both populations involved in the product rate.

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