question 7(multiple choice worth 1 points) (sinusoidal function context and data modeling mc) when two…

question 7(multiple choice worth 1 points) (sinusoidal function context and data modeling mc) when two species interact in a predator/prey relationship, the population of both species tends to vary with a sinusoidal relationship. one such relationship exists between mice and hawks. the model for the hawk population in a small region is the function predicted f(t)=400 sin(0.8t)+500, where f(t) is the hawk population in month t. what is the approximate value of the predicted value of f(8)?
Answer
Answer:
- First, substitute (t = 8) into the function (f(t)=400\sin(0.8t)+500).
- We get (f(8)=400\sin(0.8\times8)+500).
- Calculate (0.8\times8 = 6.4). So, (f(8)=400\sin(6.4)+500).
- Then, find the value of (\sin(6.4)).
- Using a calculator in radian - mode, (\sin(6.4)\approx - 0.587785).
- Next, calculate (400\sin(6.4)).
- (400\times(-0.587785)=-235.114).
- Finally, find (f(8)).
- (f(8)=-235.114 + 500=264.886\approx265).
Explanation:
Step1: Substitute (t = 8)
(f(8)=400\sin(0.8\times8)+500)
Step2: Calculate the argument of sine
(0.8\times8 = 6.4)
Step3: Find sine value
(\sin(6.4)\approx - 0.587785)
Step4: Multiply by 400
(400\times(-0.587785)=-235.114)
Step5: Add 500
(f(8)=-235.114 + 500 = 264.886\approx265)