If Current Trends Continue, China's Population of 1

question 45

Multiple Choice

If current trends continue, China's population of 1.37 billion is projected to ____.

• A) double by the end of the century
• B) peak at 1.45 billion by 2030
• C) stay at its current level indefinitely
• D) continue increasing rapidly until 2050, but stabilize by the end of this century
• E) stay near its current level until 2050, but increase again after that

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Definitions:

Financial Advantage

The benefit gained in financial terms from a particular action or situation, often measured in terms of profit, savings, or net worth.

Practical Capacity

The maximum output that a company can produce in a real-life scenario, taking into account planned maintenance, breaks, and other non-operational activities.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies, in total, in direct proportion to changes in the level of activity. A variable cost is constant per unit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.