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JAMB Economics 2010 Paper

Question : 46

Total: 49

What is the population growth rate in 2003?

Solution:

Concept:

Population growth rate measures the percentage change in population from the previous year to the current year.

Explanation:

Population in 2002 =

40,000

Population in 2003 =

60,000

Increase in population =

60,000 - 40,000 = 20,000

Growth rate =

\frac{\text{increase in population}}{\text{previous population}} \times 100

\frac{20,000}{40,000} \times 100

50\%

Answer:

50\%

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