WAEC Economics 2012 Question 17

Question 17

Population

Which of the following is capable of increasing the population of a country?

  1. A.Decrease in death rate
  2. B.Increase in death rate
  3. C.Poor medical facilities
  4. D.Decrease in birth rate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Decrease in death rate)

Explanation

Fewer deaths with the same births means population grows.