If a Population of 200 Squirrels Has a 10 Percent

question 45

Multiple Choice

If a population of 200 squirrels has a 10 percent growth rate each year,how many individuals will there be in the population after 3 years (assume that no deaths occur during this period) ?

• A) approximately 250
• B) approximately 275
• C) approximately 300
• D) approximately 350
• E) approximately 400

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