Which of the following equations best represents the per capita rate of increase? A) r = T/(ln R₀) B) r = (ln R₀)/T C) λ = Nt/( N_t+1) D) λ = (N_t+1)/Nt E) None of the choices are correct.

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The per capita rate of increase is typically represented by the variable r, which is defined as the natural logarithm of the ratio of the population size at two different time points (usually one year apart). Therefore, the equation that best represents the per capita rate of increase is r = (ln R₀)/T, which appears in choice B. The other equations do not represent the per capita rate of increase.

Which of the Following Equations Best Represents the Per Capita