During the year 2013, the real gross domestic product of a country increased by 8% over the preceding year. During this year population of the country also got increased by 1.6%. In that particular country, the rate of g

CS CSEET · Business Economics & Fundamentals of Accounting and Auditing · PYQS · June 2013
During the year 2013, the real gross domestic product of a country increased by 8% over the preceding year. During this year population of the country also got increased by 1.6%. In that particular country, the rate of growth of per capita income during 2013 would be
(A) 6.4%
(B) 9.6%
(C) 5.0%
(D) 12.8%.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Correct answer: (A) 6.4%. Using the examination approximation, per-capita growth is approximately 8% − 1.6% = 6.4%; the exact compounded rate is about 6.30%.

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