Fill in the Blank. Explain Your Reasoning

question 40

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank. Explain your reasoning.
-If the population of Country X is 28% less than the population of Country Y, then Country X's population is____% of Country Y's population.

• A)28%; Country X's population is 28% of Country Y's population.
• B)72%; Country X's population is 100% of Country Y's population minus 28% of Country Y's population.
• C)-28%; Country X's population is -28% of Country Y's population.
• D)128%; Country X's population is 100% of Country Y's population plus another 28%.

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Definitions:

Rule-of-law

The principle that all members of a society, including those in government, are equally subject to publicly disclosed legal codes and processes.

English-speaking Heritage

Refers to the cultural and historical influence of English-speaking countries and their traditions.

Per-capita GNI

The gross national income of a country divided by its population, reflecting the average income of its citizens.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given time period.