Question

Given that the starting population N(0), is 5 and has a growth rate., m of 2 individuals per unit of time, what will the population be at 20 units of time?

A, 25
B. 45
C. 55
D. 30

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

We can calculate the population size at 20 units of time using a linear growth model where, as here, a population grows at a constant rate. Starting with a population N(0) of 5 and a constant growth rate (m) of 2 individuals per unit of time, we can use the formula N(t) = N(0) + m * t, where N(t) is the population at time t.

Plugging in our values:

N(20) = 5 + 2 * 20 = 5 + 40 = 45

Thus, the population at 20 units of time will be 45 individuals.