Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Question 41

Practice objective / multiple choice question 41 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 41 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a forest, a herbivore population follows the logistic growth model N(t)=K/[1+((K-N0)/N0) e^{-rt}]. Initially N0=200 individuals and the carrying capacity K=800. After 6 months the population reaches 500 individuals. (a) Determine the intrinsic growth rate r (per month). (b) A predator is introduced, reducing the intrinsic rate by 25% and the carrying capacity by 15%. Assuming the population at the moment of introduction is 500, calculate the expected population after another 6 months.

Answer Options

A. 630
Correct Answer B. 614
C. 650
D. 580
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
614

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Biology Question 41. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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