Question

the current birth rate per thousand is 32, whereas corresponding death rate is 11 per thousand.the net growth rate in terms of population increases in percent is given by:
A)0.0021%
B)0.021%
C)2.1%
D)21%​
please answer

Answer 1

given birth date per 1000 is 32 and corresponding death rate is 11 per thousand

therefore net growth on 1000=(32×11)=21

hence net growth on 100= 21÷1000×100= 2.1 percent

therefore net growth rate in terms of population increase in percent is 2.1 percent.