In a hypothetical population, the per capita birth rate is 0.08 and the per capita death rate is 0.02. If the initial population size is 500 individuals and there is no immigration or emigration, what will be the approximate population size after one year, assuming exponential growth?
- A530 individuals
- B540 individuals
- C550 individuals
- D560 individuals
✓ Correct answer: A
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