In a village of 50 persons, 10 immigrated, 25 died and 5 emigrated in year.
ECONOMICS
JAMB 2012
In a village of 50 persons, 10 immigrated, 25 died and 5 emigrated in year. Determine the total population
- A. 10
- B. 20
- C. 30
- D. 50
Correct Answer: C. 30
Explanation
Emigrants are people who move in to settle in a particular region (increasing the new population) Immigrants are people who move out of a particular region to another place. (Reducing the old place of residence) 50 + 10 = 60 new population Less number of dead people and immigrants; = 30 60 - 30 = 30
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