$A$ biologist studied a rat population at the time of birth. He observed that the estimated births were $250$, estimated deaths were $240$, $20$ rats immigrated into the population, and $30$ rats emigrated from the population. What was the net increase in the population?

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    $05$

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