Multiple choice

How is sex ratio counted?

  1. Females per hundred males

  2. Females per thousand males

  3. Males per thousand females

  4. Males per hundred females

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In demography, the sex ratio is conventionally calculated as the number of females per 1,000 males in the population. This standardized measure allows for consistent comparison across regions and time periods. Option B correctly states this definition.