Solve the problem.
-In 2003, the population of the Dominican Republic was 8,715,602 people. The birth rate was 23.94 per 1000 people and the death rate was 6.88 per 1000 people. Based on births and deaths alone (not counting immigration and emigration), about how much did the population of the Dominican Republic grow in 2003?
A)148,689 people
B)148,869 people
C)14,869 people
D)14,968 people

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate the population growth, subtract the number of deaths from the number of births. Births = 8,715,602 * 23.94/1000 = 208,631. Births - Deaths = 208,631 - (8,715,602 * 6.88/1000) = 208,631 - 59,942 = 148,689.

Solve the Problem. -In 2003, the Population of the Dominican Republic Was 8,715,602