Two populations are growing exponentially.At the end of one year, Population X has added 10 individuals and its final N_t = 1,010, while Population Y has added 100 individuals, and its final N_t = 10,100.What factor is likely different in the two populations? A) Population X has a higher growth rate. B) Population Y has a higher growth rate. C) Population X has a higher starting population size. D) Population Y has a higher starting population size. E) Population Y has both a higher growth rate and a higher starting population size.

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Population Y has a higher starting population size, as both populations grew exponentially but Y added more individuals, indicating a larger initial population.

Two Populations Are Growing Exponentially