To analyze the spread of the flu, we'll start with the given function:

$N(t) = \frac{1600}{1 + 24 e^{-0.95t}}$

Part a: Finding When the Flu is Spreading Fastest

To determine when the flu is spreading the fastest, we need to find the maximum of the rate of change of $N(t)$, which is given by the derivative $N'(t)$.

1. Differentiate $N(t)$ using the quotient rule:

$N'(t) = \frac{(0 + 0 - 1600 \cdot 24 e^{-0.95t} \cdot (-0.95))(1 + 24 e^{-0.95t}) - (1600)(-24 e^{-0.95t})(-0.95)}{(1 + 24 e^{-0.95t})^2}$

2. Set $N'(t) = 0$ to find critical points.

3. Solve for $t$.

This process involves algebraic manipulation and solving for $t$.

Part b: Students Catching the Flu on the Day Found in Part a

To find the rate at which students are catching the flu on that day, we evaluate $N'(t)$ at the value of $t$ found in part (a).

Part c: Total Infected Students on That Day

Finally, substitute $t$ back into $N(t)$ to find the total number of infected students on that day.

Let's perform the calculations:

1. Differentiate $N(t)$.
2. Solve for $t$ when $N'(t) = 0$.
3. Evaluate $N'(t)$ and $N(t)$ at that $t$.

Step 1: Differentiate $N(t)$

Using the quotient rule, we can simplify the derivative calculation.

$N'(t) = \frac{1600 \cdot 24 \cdot 0.95 \cdot e^{-0.95t}}{(1 + 24 e^{-0.95t})^2}$

Now, we set the numerator to zero to find when $N'(t)$ is maximized, leading to a peak in infections.

Step 2: Set the numerator to zero

The numerator $1600 \cdot 24 \cdot 0.95 \cdot e^{-0.95t} = 0$ implies that $e^{-0.95t}$ is never zero, so we look for the maximum rate of infection via the behavior of $N(t)$.

Finding Maximum Spread

To find the day of maximum spread, we recognize that the fastest spreading will occur at the point where $N(t)$ transitions from increasing to decreasing, typically at the inflection point.

Given that it's a logistic function, we can conclude that the spread will be fastest approximately halfway to the carrying capacity of 1600.

Numerical Approach (Approximation)

Given the logistic function behavior, we can estimate:

1. Find $N(t)$ at typical values $t = 0, 1, 2, \ldots$
2. Find the value where the increase in $N(t)$ is maximized.

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