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Multiple Choice
Suppose a population of rabbits in a forest has an initial population of 500. Over the course of one year, 200 new rabbits are born, and 150 rabbits die. Additionally, 20 rabbits emigrate out of the forest and 50 rabbits immigrate into the forest. What is the population size at the end of the year?
A
500 rabbits.
B
530 rabbits.
C
580 rabbits.
D
600 rabbits.
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Start with the initial population of rabbits, which is 500.
Add the number of rabbits born during the year to the initial population. This is 200 new rabbits.
Subtract the number of rabbits that died during the year from the population. This is 150 rabbits.
Subtract the number of rabbits that emigrated out of the forest. This is 20 rabbits.
Add the number of rabbits that immigrated into the forest. This is 50 rabbits.