The population of a species of bird in an area can be modelled by the equation P(t) = 450 + 200 cos (0.04πt), where P is the population and t is time, in years, after the year 2000. A  What is the period of one population cycle?  b. Determine the maximum and minimum populations, and the times at which they occur

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The population of a species of bird in an area can be modelled by the equation P(t) = 450 + 200 cos (0.04πt), where P is the population and t is time, in years, after the year 2000.

A  What is the period of one population cycle? 

b. Determine the maximum and minimum populations, and the times at which they occur

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