Question on: JAMB Economics - 1995
The population of Oh-aha L.G.A. WAS 480 000 in December 1980, out of which 60% were females . If within one year no birth were recorded, but 5% of the L.G.A. in December 1981?
A
96 000
B
192 000
C
288 000
D
470 400
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Correct Option: D
Here's how to solve this problem:
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Calculate the number of deaths: The death rate is 5% of the population.
- Deaths = 5/100 * 480,000 = 24,000
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Calculate the new population: Subtract the number of deaths from the initial population.
- New population = 480,000 - 24,000 = 456,000
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Considering the females: The information regarding the percentage of females is irrelevant to the question. It is included to confuse the test taker.
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