The number S of species of birds on an island is given approximately by

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where A is the area, in square kilometers, of the island that is usable for birds.A:  If a conservation program is able to increase the usable area by 25%, how is the number of species affected? Express your answer in terms of a percent.B:  If a natural disaster reduces the usable area of the island by 23%, how is the number of species affected? Express your answer in terms of a percent.C:  If the number of bird species is 54, and the usable area is 218 square kilometers, find the value of c.

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Round your answers to two decimal places if necessary.

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What will be an ideal response?


A: The number of species is increased by  4.8%.

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B: The number of species is decreased by 5.34%.

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C:

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