The population P is currently 20,000 and growing at a rate of 1,000 per year. What is the mathematical notation for the rate ?
A) $\frac { \mathrm { d } t } { \mathrm {~d} P }$
B) $\frac { \mathrm { d } P } { \mathrm {~d} t }$
C) $P$
D) $\mathrm { d } t$
E) $\mathrm { d } P$

Question

The population P is currently 20,000 and growing at a rate of 1,000 per year. What is the mathematical notation for the rate  ?
A) $\frac { \mathrm { d } t } { \mathrm {~d} P }$
B)   $\frac { \mathrm { d } P } { \mathrm {~d} t }$
C)  $P$
D)  $\mathrm { d } t$
E)  $\mathrm { d } P$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct notation for the rate of change of population $P$ with respect to time $t$ is $\frac { \mathrm { d } P } { \mathrm {~d} t }$, which represents the derivative of $P$ with respect to $t$.

The Population P Is Currently 20,000 and Growing at a Rate