Question

In 2011, the birthrate in Hungary was 9 (per 1000 people). In the same year, the death rate in Hungary was 13 (per 1000 people). What was Hungary's approximate growth rate in 2011?

A) An increase of 117 ( per 1000 people)
B) An decrease of 22 ( per 1000 people)
C) A decrease of 4 ( per 1000 people)
D) An increase of 22( per 1000 people)

Answer 1

C) A decrease of 4 ( per 1000 people)

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is option (C).

Explanation:

Birth rate in Hungary in 2011 = 9 (per 1000 people)

Death rate in Hungary in 2011 = 13 (per 1000 people)

Growth rate = Birth rate - Death rate :

9(per 1000 people) - 13 (per 1000 people)= -4(per 1000 people)

Negative sign indicates that there will be a decrease in growth rate by the magnitude of 4 per 1000 people.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).