A Biologist Is Studying a Population of Raccoons That Live

question 42

Multiple Choice

A biologist is studying a population of raccoons that live in a park. The population contains 50 males and 50 females. The biologist determines that R₀ = 2. How many female raccoons are expected to be in the park next year?

• A) 25
• B) 48
• C) 50
• D) 52
• E) 100

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