Population X has 10,000 individuals; Population Y has 100,000 individuals.Both have a growth rate of 2 percent.During the first year, how many individuals will be added to each population?
A) Both will add 200 individuals because they have the same growth rate.
B) Both will add 2,000 individuals because they have the same growth rate.
C) Population A will add 200 individuals and Population B will add 2,000 individuals, due to different starting populations.
D) Population A will add 2,000 individuals and Population B will add 200 individuals, due to different starting populations.
E) Population A will add 200 individuals because it increases by a constant amount, and Population B will add 2,000 individuals because in increases by a constant proportion.
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