Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth is described by the equation $\frac{dN}{dt} = rN \left[\frac{K - N}{K}\right]$,where '$r$' and '$K$' represent:

  • A
    $r$-intrinsic rate of natural decrease,$K$-carrying capacity
  • B
    $r$-intrinsic rate of natural increase,$K$-carrying capacity
  • C
    $r$-extrinsic rate of natural increase,$K$-productive capacity
  • D
    $r$-extrinsic rate of natural decrease,$K$-carrying capacity

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