Question

Using the formula in your notes, calculate the growth rate for a population of 1,200 with a carrying capacity (K) of 2,000 and a maximum per capita growth rate (rmax) of 0.3.

Answer 1

The correct answer is : 144.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

K or carrying capacity = 2000

N or population size = 1200

rmax or maximum per capita growth rate = 0.3

formula:

growth rate =
`(rmax) (N) (K-N)/(K)`

Solution:

by the formula ,

growth rate =

`(0.3) (1200) (2000-1200)/(2000)`

=
`360 [(800)/(2000)]`

= 360 × 0.4

= 144

Thus, the correct answer is : 144.