Provide an appropriate response.
-Use the 1960s peak annual growth rate of 0.4% and population of 6 million to predict the current growth rate with a logistic model. Assume a current country population of 15 million. Assume the
Carrying capacity is 26 million.
A)0.33%
B)0.22%
C)0.74%
D)0.40%

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The logistic growth rate can be calculated using the formula $ r = r_0 \left(1 - \frac{P}{K}\right) $, where $r_0$ is the initial growth rate (0.4%), $P$ is the current population (15 million), and $K$ is the carrying capacity (26 million). Plugging in the numbers: $ r = 0.4\% \left(1 - \frac{15}{26}\right) \approx 0.22\% $.

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