Asked by Hiring Management on May 21, 2024

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By what amount did the world population increase between 1982 and 2016?

A) 3 percent
B) 13 percent
C) 33 percent
D) 53 percent

World Population

The total number of humans currently living on the planet, which as of my last update, was approaching 8 billion.

Increase

A rise in the quantity, size, or extent of something.

Percent

A unit of proportion or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, often used to quantify relative change or differences.

  • Understand the changing dynamics of population growth and its implications for global society.
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Aljames MullesMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The world population increased by approximately 53 percent between 1982 and 2016, growing from around 4.6 billion to over 7.4 billion.