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The population p of a certain bacteria decreases at a rate proportional to the population p. The differential equation corresponding to the above statement is ____________.

A

`(dp)/(dt)=(k)/(p)`

B

`(dp)/(dt)=kt`

C

`(dp)/(dt)=kp`

D

`(dp)/(dt)-kp`

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