Question

If the population size is currently 102 plants and was 115 plants the previous year, estimate the population size of flixweed next year.

1) -85
2) -17
3) -231
4) -99

Answer 1

To estimate the population size of flixweed next year, subtract the rate of change from the current year's population. So, the estimated population size of flixweed next year would be 89. Therefore, the correct answer is 1) -85

Step-by-step explanation:

To estimate the population size of flixweed next year, we need to determine the rate of change in population from the previous year to the current year. The rate of change can be calculated by subtracting the previous year's population from the current year's population. In this case, the rate of change is -13 (102 - 115).

To estimate the population size next year, we can subtract the rate of change from the current year's population. So, the estimated population size of flixweed next year would be 102 - 13 = 89.

Therefore, the correct answer is 85. A researcher has been studying a wildflower population growing in a large meadow. The researcher counted individual plants and mapped their locations. Therefore, the correct answer is 1) -85