The above data plot for the equation form y = a₁x/(x + a₂) could be used in biochemistry to define the enzyme kinetics of a series of competitive inhibitors (rate of reaction versus concentration). There is also a cell growth application in microbial physiology. Another application for the equation could be the simulation of an electrical process, source drain current versus voltage for various source-gate voltages. The advantage of this equation form is that a minimum of two data points are required to fit each curve.

The above data plot is for the equation form y = (a₁x + a₂)/(x + a₃). The advantage of this equation form is that a minimum of three data points are required to fit each curve. The equation lends itself in economics to the supply curve (price per item versus number of items). Another discipline use would be in aerodynamics (time to climb versus altitude).