During a Recent Hurricane, 25 Individuals of the Same Butterfly

question 20

Multiple Choice

During a recent hurricane, 25 individuals of the same butterfly species were blown onto a barrier island in southern Florida. During the first year, 80 caterpillars hatched from eggs laid by the butterflies and only 5 individuals in the population died. What is the growth rate for the population during this period?

• A) 1%
• B) 3%
• C) 10%
• D) 30%
• E) 400%

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