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Biology

28 August, 11:54

A group of scientists studied the invasion of a species in an area and its effect on the population of a native species. Study the given data and determine the percent decrease in the native species population between years 1 and 2 and years 2 and 3.

Population of Native Species

Year 1 7,950

Year 2 3,460

Year 3 1,380

A. 49.6% and 55.3%

B. 56.5% and 60.1%

C. 52.5% and 63.3%

D. 50.4% and 68.9%

E. 54.3% and 67.6%