Question 3
PopulationIf P8 and P9 represent the population of West Africa in 1978 and 1979 respectively, and given that in 1979
D = number of deaths
B = number of births
I = number of immigrants
E = number of emigrants.
Then the size of the population in 1979 is given by
- A.P9 = P8 + D − B + I − E
- B.P9 = P8 + B − D + I − E
- C.P9 = P8 + B − D + E − I
- D.P9 = B − D + I − E
- E.P9 = P8 + B + D + I + E.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (P9 = P8 + B − D + I − E)
Explanation
Start from last year's population, add births and immigrants, and subtract deaths and emigrants.