Multiple choice

If natality is just double to the mortality and the number of individuals in a group of population is 1000. Calculate the percentage of growth rate (natural). Assume death rate 60.

  1. 0.05%

  2. 50%

  3. 5%

  4. Between 5-10%
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Explanation

Natality (birth rate) = 2 * Mortality (death rate). Death rate = 60/1000 = 6%. Natality = 12%. Growth rate = Natality - Mortality = 12% - 6% = 6%. This falls between 5-10%.

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