Assuming that r has a positive value, in the formula dN/dt = r_maxN(K – N)/K, the factor rN tends to cause the population to do what?

• A. Remain stable at the carrying capacity
• B. Decrease in size
• C. Grow at a slower rate than the (K – N/K) factor
• D. None of the listed responses is correct.
• E. Grow increasingly rapidly