Use the following formula to find the efficiency of energy transfer between the harbor seal (2,500 Kcal) and a polar bear (375 Kcal).
(Energy level transfered to next level)(Total energy input) × 100
(1 point)
Responses
20%
20%
10%
10%
15%
15%
12%
The correct answer is 15%.
To find the efficiency of energy transfer, we divide the energy transferred to the next level (375 Kcal) by the total energy input (2,500 Kcal) and then multiply by 100:
(375 Kcal / 2,500 Kcal) * 100 = 0.15 * 100 = 15%