Question

In a population of 1000 individuals, 100 new individuals were born and 200

individuals died over the course of 1 year. Which equation shows how to
calculate the population growth rate of this population?
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A. 0.10 0.20 = 0.02
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B. 0.10 - 0.20 = -0.10
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C. 0.20 +0.10 = 0.30
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D. 0.20 - 0.10 = 0.10

Answer 1

the answer to this question is b.

Answer 2

The correct option is B.

Explanation:

It is given that In a population of 1000 individuals, 100 new individuals were born and 200 individuals died over the course of 1 year.

We need to find the population growth rate of this population.

Rate of birth =
`(100)/(1000)=0.10`

Rate of death =
`(200)/(1000)=0.20`

The formula for rate of change is

Rate of change = Rate of birth - Rate of death

Rate of change = 0.10 - 0.20

Rate of change = -0.10

The required equation is 0.10 - 0.20 = -0.10.

Therefore, the correct option is B.