Two Populations Are Growing Exponentially

question 55

Multiple Choice

Two populations are growing exponentially.At the end of one year, Population X has added 10 individuals and its final N_t = 1,010, while Population Y has added 100 individuals, and its final N_t = 10,100.What factor is likely different in the two populations?

• A) Population X has a higher growth rate.
• B) Population Y has a higher growth rate.
• C) Population X has a higher starting population size.
• D) Population Y has a higher starting population size.
• E) Population Y has both a higher growth rate and a higher starting population size.

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