Question

In 2014, the birthrate in Costa Rica was 15 per 1000 people. In the same year, the death rate in Costa Rica was 5 per 1000 people. What was Costa Rica's approximate growth rate in 2014?

A. An increase of 20 per 1000 people
B. An increase of 10 per 1000 people
C. A decrease of 3 per 1000 people
D. An increase of 75 per 1000 people

Answer 1

B- 10 per thousand (15 births-5 deaths)

Answer 2

b an increase of 10 to 1000 people