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Numerical: Population Growth

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A population of 500 grows to 620 in one year. What is the annual growth rate (%)?

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About This Question

Subject
biology
Chapter
ecology and environment
Topic
numerical: population growth
Difficulty
Medium
Year
2025
Tags
PopulationNumerical

Solution

Correct Answer:

24%

  1. Define Growth Rate: The percentage change in population size over a period of time.
  2. Formula:
  3. Calculation:
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    • .
  4. Conclusion: The population increased by during that year.

This medium difficulty biology question is from the chapter ecology and environment, covering the topic of numerical: population growth. It appeared in the 2025 exam.

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