During a recent hurricane, 25 individuals of the same butterfly species were blown onto a barrier island in southern Florida. During the first year, 80 caterpillars hatched from eggs laid by the butterflies and only 5 individuals in the population died. What is the growth rate for the population during this period?
A) 1%
B) 3%
C) 10%
D) 30%
E) 400%

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The Answer of During a recent hurricane, 25 individuals of the same butterfly species were blown onto a barrier island in southern Florida. During the first year, 80 caterpillars hatched from eggs laid by the butterflies and only 5 individuals in the population died. What is the growth rate for the population during this period?
A) 1%
B) 3%
C) 10%
D) 30%
E) 400%

During a Recent Hurricane, 25 Individuals of the Same Butterfly