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Models & Qualitative Behavior · Superchallenge problem

A population follows the logistic model P′=12P(1−PK)P' = \dfrac12P\left(1 - \dfrac{P}{K}\right) (tt in years) and passes from near 00 up to near KK. Its growth rate P′P' rises to a maximum and falls again. For how many years is the growth rate at least half of its maximum? Give an exact answer.