Question

In 2014 the birthrate in France was 12 (per 1000 people) in the same year the death rate in France was 8 (per 1000 people) what was Frances approximate growth rate in 2014
A. A decrease of 20 (per 100 people)
B. A increase of 4 (per 1000 people)
C. A decrease of 4 (per 1000 people)
D. A increase of 96 (per 1000 people)

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is option (B).

Explanation:

Birth rate in Hungary in 2014 = 12 (per 1000 people)

Death rate in Hungary in 2014= 8 (per 1000 people)

Growth rate = Birth rate - Death rate :

12(per 1000 people) - 4 (per 1000 people)= +4(per 1000 people)

Positive sign indicates that there will be a increase in growth rate by the magnitude of 4 per 1000 people in 2014.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).