How is the death rate calculated in a population?

How is the death rate calculated in a population?
  1. By dividing the number of deaths by the birth rate
  2. By dividing the number of deaths by the total population size
  3. By dividing the number of new individuals by the death rate
  4. By dividing the number of new individuals by the total population size

Solution

The death rate in a population is calculated by dividing the number of deaths by the total population size.

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