Consider the Data in Figure 46 B

A)93% (0

question 99

Multiple Choice

Consider the data in Figure 46.11 illustrating the survivorship curve of the lime swallowtail butterfly. As indicated in your text, the survivorship from the egg to larval stage is 68%. Calculate the survivorship from the larval to pupal stage. a.
$\begin{array} { l l l l } \text { Stage } & \text { Approximate duration } & \text { Number alive } & \text { Survivorship } \\ \text { Egg } & 5 \text { days } & 250 & 0.68 \\ \text { Larva } & 18 \text { days } & 170 & 0.93 \\ \text { Pupa } & 15 \text { days } & 158 & 0.45 \\ \text { Adult } & 5 \text { days } & 71 & \end{array}$
b.

• A)93% (0.93)
• B)68% (0.68)
• C)45% (0.45)
• D)40% (0.40)

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Contingency Planning

Taking into account the managerial options that are implicit in a project.

Abandonment

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The total cost of production divided by the number of goods produced, representing the cost per unit of product.