A Conservation Organization Releases 30 Panthers into a Preserve

question 5

Multiple Choice

A conservation organization releases 30 panthers into a preserve. After 3 years, there are 50 panthers in the preserve. The preserve has a carrying capacity of 150. Determine the time it takes for the population to reach 110.

• A) 13.139 years
• B) 8.994 years
• C) 10.378 years
• D) 7.811 years
• E) 12.003 years

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