Suppose a Bee Can Obtain 3 Joules of Energy for Each

question 55

Multiple Choice

Suppose a bee can obtain 3 joules of energy for each flower of a certain plant species that it harvests.It spends 20 joules per minute foraging.What is the minimum number of flowers that must be harvested per minute based on a cost-benefit analysis? (Assume that the cost of foraging is the only cost involved. )

• A) 2
• B) 7
• C) 17
• D) 20
• E) 23

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Atomic Components

Atomic components refer to the simplest elements that constitute a complex structure, often used in the context of systems or compounds.

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