Question on: JAMB Economics - 1994
The population of country X in 1990 was 35 million.
The births were 450,000 while it recorded 210,000 death. If in the year, its immigrants were 20,000 and 10,000 of its citizen left the country, calculate the total population of the country at the end of 1990.
A
24,250,000
B
25,350,000
C
34,750,000
D
35,250,000
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Correct Option: D
Here's how to calculate the total population at the end of 1990:
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Calculate Natural Increase:
- Births: 450,000
- Deaths: 210,000
- Natural Increase = Births - Deaths = 450,000 - 210,000 = 240,000
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Calculate Net Migration:
- Immigrants: 20,000
- Emigrants: 10,000
- Net Migration = Immigrants - Emigrants = 20,000 - 10,000 = 10,00
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