Question

Finally, use the formula you just selected (in question 54) to calculate dN/dt for the population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in mid-2008 (to the nearest tenth of a million persons per year), assuming logistic growth and an estimated carrying capacity of 100 million.

A) 0.7
B) 1.0
C) 2.0
D) 3.0

Answer 1

Calculation of dN/dt for the population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo assumes logistic growth and relies on the carrying capacity, current population, and growth rate, which are not provided. Therefore, the correct answer cannot be determined without additional information.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks for the calculation of dN/dt, which is the rate of population change with respect to time for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in mid-2008 assuming logistic growth. The formula that incorporates carrying capacity (K) to moderate the growth rate is given by:

Population growth = rN (K - N) / K

However, to proceed with the calculations, we need the specific values for the growth rate (r) and the population at that time (N), which are not provided. If these values were available, one would plug them into the formula, along with the carrying capacity of 100 million, to calculate the correct answer. Without these values, the problem cannot be solved, and I cannot confirm which answer is correct (A, B, C, or D).