The Deer Population, P, in an Area Is Increasing at a Rate

question 61

Multiple Choice

The deer population, P, in an area is increasing at a rate of 25% per year due to breeding. At the same time, about 200 deer are shot by hunters each year. Which is the differential equation for the population of deer as a function of time t, in years?

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