If L_n=100, A_n=20 and Prod_n=10, What is the Assimilation Efficiency

Question

If ln=100, An=20 and Prodn=10, what is the assimilation efficiency?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 50%
D) 500%
E) 1000%

Accepted Answer

Assimilation efficiency is calculated as (Prod_n / A_n) * 100 = (10 / 20) * 100 = 50%. However, the correct interpretation of assimilation efficiency in ecological terms is (Prod_n / (A_n + Prod_n)) * 100. Given the values, it seems there was a mistake in the calculation explanation, but based on the provided values, the correct calculation should be based on the given formula, which leads to the selection of 20% as the closest correct answer based on the provided options and initial explanation.