Assuming a Malthusian growth model and annual growth rate of 1.9%, by what factor will the current population of the earth increase in 45 years?
A) 4.3
B) 2.9
C) 3.2
D) 4.2
E) 2.4

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The Malthusian growth model uses the formula P(t) = P0 * e^(rt). With a growth rate (r) of 0.019 and time (t) of 45 years, the factor is approximately 2.4.

Assuming a Malthusian Growth Model and Annual Growth Rate of 1.9