Question

(1 point) Let P(t) be the performance level of someone learning a skill as a function of the training time t. The derivative dPdt represents the rate at which performance improves. If M is the maximum level of performance of which the learner is capable, then a model for learning is given by the differential equation

dP/dt=k(M−P(t))

where k is a positive constant.
Two new workers, Jim and Andy, were hired for an assembly line. Jim could process 11 units per minute after one hour and 13 units per minute after two hours. Andy could process 10 units per minute after one hour and 16 units per minute after two hours. Using the above model and assuming that P(0)=0, estimate the maximum number of units per minute that each worker is capable of processing.
Jim:  
Andy:  

Answer 1