Consider the following data: For which period was the natural growth rate maximum?
Consider the following data:
For which period was the natural growth rate maximum?
Options
a.
1911 - 1921
b.
1941 - 1951
c.
1961 - 1971
d.
1971 - 1981
Correct answer
Explanation
Growth rate = Birth rate – Death rate
Growth rate for 1911-1921 = 48.1 – 35.5 = 12.6
Growth rate for 1941-1951 = 39.9 – 27.4 = 12.5
Growth rate for 1961-1971 = 41.1 – 18.9 = 22.2
Growth rate for 1971-1981 = 37.1 – 14.8 = 22.3
We have to assume the simple formula for natural growth rate, as above, because nothing else is mentioned. And check only for the options given, not all seven years.
