A biologist studied the population of rats in a barn, He found that the average natality was 250, average mortality 240, immigration 20 and emigration 30. The net increase in population is :
A
10
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B
15
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C
5
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D
zero
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Solution
The correct option is D zero Natality = 250, Immigration = 20 Mortality = 240, Emigration = 30 Increase in Popolution size P.D = [(Natality+Immigration)-(Mortality+Emigration)] = [(250 + 20 - (240 + 30)] = 0