Question

Suppose that in 2011, per-person GDP in Singapore was $53,591, and in Egypt, it was $5,547, as measured in 2005 purchasing power parity U.S. dollars.

It is accurate to say that the income level in Singapore is higher / lower than in Egypt. Why is this comparison accurate?
a. There are significant differences in incomes between high- and low-income countries.
b. Egypt is characterized by a higher share of industrial production in total output than Singapore is.
c. Singapore is characterized by a larger share of household production in total output than Egypt is.
d. Egypt is characterized by a larger share of household production in total output than Singapore is.

Answer 1

a. There are significant differences in incomes between high- and low-income countries.

Step-by-step explanation:

Data provided in the question

Per person GDP in Singapore = $53,591

Per person GDP in Egypt = $5,547

Based on the above information

As we can see that the level of income in Singapore is higher than Egypt also when there is an important difference in the high income and low income countries the same is shown accurately

hence, the correct option is a.