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If a population is experiencing exponential growth, what is the size of the NEXT generation of a population that is currently at 700 individuals and is growing at a rate of 1.4

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To calculate the size of the next generation of a population undergoing exponential growth, we can use the following formula:

Nt = N0 * e^(rt)

where:
- Nt is the size of the population at some future time t
- N0 is the initial size of the population
- e is the mathematical constant approximately equal to 2.71828
- r is the growth rate of the population (expressed as a decimal)

Substituting the values given, we get:

Nt = 700 * e^(0.014)

Nt ≈ 710.4

Rounding to the nearest whole number, we get:

Nt ≈ 710

Therefore, the size of the next generation of this population is estimated to be approximately 710 individuals, assuming exponential growth at a rate of 1.4%.
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