The table above shows 5 countries and their populations in 2001 and 2005. Which country has the highest population

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The table above shows 5 countries and their populations in 2001 and 2005. Which country has the highest population growth rate?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E

The OA is B

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Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:58 am
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The table above shows 5 countries and their populations in 2001 and 2005. Which country has the highest population growth rate?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
E. E

The OA is B
Here we go

\(GR=\dfrac{NP-OP}{OP}\)

\(A=\dfrac{1431-1273}{1273}=0.12\)

\(B=\dfrac{1363-1033}{1033}=0.32\)

\(C=\dfrac{346-285}{285}=0.21\)

\(D=\dfrac{282-206}{206}=0.22\)

\(E=\dfrac{209-172}{172}=0.22\)

Therefore, B