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If a population growing exponentially double in size in 3 years, what is the intrinsic rate of increase (r) of the population? |
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Answer» Nt = N0ert Since Nt = 2; No = 1, e = 2.71828 ; t = 3 2 = (1 × 2.71828)3r Log 2 = 3 r log (2.71828) 0.3010 = 3 r × 0.4343 r = 0.2310 Intrinsic rate of increase = 23.1 % |
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