During a 24-month period of time, a population of 5 000 prairie dogs experienced 6 500 births and 5 560 deaths. Forty-two prairie dogs left the population and 85 prairie dogs joined the population. Show all work and explanation. a) The population

During a 24-month period of time, a population of 5 000 prairie dogs experienced 6 500 births and 5 560 deaths. Forty-two prairie dogs left the population and 85 prairie dogs joined the population. Show all work and explanation. a) The population

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a. 6 585

b. 5 602

c. 983

d. 941

b)During the 24-month time period, the growth of the prairie dog population is

a. 983 prairie dogs/year

b. 492 prairie dogs/year

c. 291.5 prairie dogs/year

d. 41.0 prairie dogs/year

c) Calculate the per capita growth rate of the prairie dog population AND the per capita growth rate per year of the prairie dog population. Show all work.

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