The population in developing countries grows at a rate of ________% a year.
A) -0.8
B) 0.5
C) 1.7
D) 8.0

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The given question asks about the population growth rate in developing countries. According to recent data, the average population growth rate in developing countries is 1.7% per year. Option A (-0.8) is not correct as it represents a negative growth rate which is not possible for a developing country. Option B (0.5) is not correct as it represents a very low growth rate, much lower than the actual population growth rate of developing countries. Option D (8.0) is not correct as it represents an abnormally high growth rate which is not possible for any country. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 1.7.

The Population in Developing Countries Grows at a Rate of ________