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Type: Multiple-Choice
Category: Functions and Relations
Level: Grade 11
Standards: HSF-LE.A.3
Tags: HSF-LE.A.3
Author: HTPhysics
Created: a month ago

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Grade 11 Functions and Relations CCSS: HSF-LE.A.3

A biologist is studying the population decline of two endangered species in a protected habitat. The population of Species R declines as [math]P_r(y) = 500/(y + 1)[/math]. The population of Species S declines as [math]P_s(y) = 500(0.7)^y[/math], where y is years. After a century, which species is projected to have a larger remaining population?
  1. Both species will be extinct.
  2. The habitat's carrying capacity will alter the decline.
  3. Species R will have a larger population.
  4. Species S will have a larger population.
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