One Model for the Growth Rate G, in Thousands Per

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Multiple Choice

One model for the growth rate G, in thousands per year, of a certain species depends on the population N, in thousands.The relationship is ​ What population corresponds to the maximum growth rate, and what is that growth rate? Round your answers to two decimal places.
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• A) The maximum growth rate of 1.75 thousand per year corresponds to a population of 2.50 thousand.
• B) The maximum growth rate of 2.50 thousand per year corresponds to a population of 1.75 thousand.
• C) The maximum growth rate of 4.40 thousand per year corresponds to a population of 4.24 thousand.
• D) The maximum growth rate of 4.24 thousand per year corresponds to a population of 4.40 thousand.

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