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

Answer:

The correct answer is : 144.

Explanation:

Given:

K or carrying capacity = 2000

N or population size = 1200

rmax or maximum per capita growth rate = 0.3

formula:

growth rate = $(rmax) (N) \frac{K-N}{K}$

Solution:

by the formula ,

growth rate =

$(0.3) (1200) \frac{2000-1200}{2000}$

= $360 [\frac{800}{2000}]$

= 360 × 0.4

= 144

Thus, the correct answer is : 144.