A flock of geese (Flock A)has 100 individuals and an annual growth rate,r,of 1.5.Another flock (Flock B)has 200 individuals and an r of .7.Flock C has a population of 75 and an r of 2.Flock D has a population of 50 and an r of 4.Assuming no other factors are involved,which herd will be largest next year?

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Flock D has the highest annual growth rate, which means their population will increase at the greatest rate compared to the other flocks. Even though their initial population is smaller than Flocks A and B, their rate of growth will allow them to surpass the other flocks in size next year.

A Flock of Geese (Flock A)has 100 Individuals and an Annual