If last year, there were 80 lotus plants in a lake. Then, 16 new lotus plants were added through reproduction and the current population is 96 now. The birth rate of lotus plant is-
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A
0.2 offspring per lotus per year
B
2 offspring per lotus per year
C
5 offspring per lotus per year
D
6 offspring per lotus per year
Correct Answer
0.2 offspring per lotus per year
Detailed Explanation
According to the given question:
Number of lotus plants added in the tenure under consideration (1 year) = 16
Number of lotus plants in the original population (in the last year) = 80
Therefore, birth rate = 16/80 = 0.2 offspring per lotus per year
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