According to the Text, What Is the Ratio of Average

question 61

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what is the ratio of average rate of consumption when comparing an average person in North America to an average person in Africa?

• A)3:1
• B)5:1
• C) 9:1
• D) 12:1

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Dynamic Systems Theory

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