If a Population of 200 Squirrels Has a 10 Percent

question 16

Multiple Choice

If a population of 200 squirrels has a 10 percent growth rate each year, how many individuals will be born in the next year?

• A) 2
• B) 10
• C) 20
• D) 100
• E) 200

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