[Campbell Biology P.1245] A population of 800 individuals exhibits a per capita annual change... | Practice Question

A population of 800 individuals exhibits a per capita annual change rΔt of 0.015. Based on the formula R = rΔtN, what would be the expected annual increase in population size?

  • A: 12 individuals
  • B: 80 individuals
  • C: 120 individuals
  • D: 8 individuals

Explanation

To calculate the expected annual increase R , use the formula R = rΔtN. Given rΔt = 0.015 and N = 800, then R = 0.015 800 = 12 individuals.