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JAMB Economics 1995 Question 8

Question 8

Population

The population of Ohaha L.G.A. was 480 000 in December 1980, out of which 60% were females. If within one year no births were recorded, but 5% of the males died, what will be the population of the L.G.A. in December 1981?

  1. A.96 000
  2. B.192 000
  3. C.288 000
  4. D.470 400.
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Answer: D (470 400.)

Explanation

Males = 40% of 480 000 = 192 000. Deaths = 5% of 192 000 = 9 600. Population = 480 000 − 9 600 = 470 400.