The Population of a Formerly Endangered Mouse Is Now on the Rise

question 277

Multiple Choice

The population of a formerly endangered mouse is now on the rise. The population, N, over the last 8 years can be represented with the following graph: When was the mice population the lowest?

• A) Just after the end of the third year.
• B) At the beginning of the 8 year period.
• C) Just before the end of the second year.
• D) During the fifth year.

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