Which of the following is the correct equation for Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth?

  • A
    $dN/dt = rN$
  • B
    $N_t = N_0 e^{rt}$
  • C
    $dN/dt = rN((K - N)/K)$
  • D
    $dN/dt = rN(K / (K - N))$

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