For a lady bug population at the end of summer the food supply decreases to where only 2000 lady bugs can be supported per acre.If there are 1000 lady bugs in a one-acre field,the rate of growth is 25%,and no immigration or emigration occur,what will the population growth be in the next generation? G = rN(K-N)/K,G=rN.

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We have the following information:
- Carrying capacity (K) = 2000 ladybugs/acre
- Initial population (N0) = 1000 ladybugs/acre
- Growth rate (r) = 25% = 0.25

Using the logistic equation:

G = rN(K-N)/K

We can find the population growth (G) by plugging in the values:

G = 0.25 * 1000 (2000 - 1000)/2000
G = 0.25 * 1000 * 1000/2000
G = 0.25 * 500
G = 125

Therefore, the population growth in the next generation will be 125 ladybugs. The correct choice is C).

For a Lady Bug Population at the End of Summer