If a Mutation Occurred and Spawned a Population B That

question 22

Multiple Choice

If a mutation occurred and spawned a population B that had a 25 percent higher chance of reproducing than the original population A, in how many generations would B make up 90 percent of the total population?

• A) 10
• B) 16
• C) 20
• D) 24
• E) 32

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Definitions:

AMT Purposes

Refers to the specific calculations and adjustments applied to determine the Alternative Minimum Tax owed by an individual or corporation.

Standard Deduction

A fixed dollar amount that reduces the income on which you are taxed, varying by filing status, and used instead of itemizing deductions.

Positive Adjustment

An increase in the amount of reported income or expense, resulting in a higher taxable income.

AMTI

Alternative Minimum Taxable Income, which is calculated to ensure that taxpayers with large amounts of deductions, exemptions, and exclusions still pay a minimum amount of tax.