Each August, dolphins near the coast of the Atlantic ocean. In a hypothetical situation, an initial population of 900 dolphins gives birth to 390 tiny babies, and during the next 12 months, 60 dolphins die. Assuming the dolphin population grows geometrically, what will the dolphin population be in 12 years?

Each August, dolphins near the coast of the Atlantic ocean. In a hypothetical situation, an initial population of 900 dolphins gives birth to 390 tiny babies, and during the next 12 months, 60 dolphins die. Assuming the dolphin population grows geometrically, what will the dolphin population be in 12 years?

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Chapter40: Population Ecology

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