Consider an Island Nation with a Population of 3000

question 14

Short Answer

Consider an island nation with a population of 3000. In one month this population has 40 births and 15 deaths. What is the instantaneous rate of increase (r)? Use the calculated instantaneous rate of increase to estimate the population size in 6 months, assuming no migration or emigration and assuming r remains constant.

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