Infant Mortality and Life Expectancy at Birth in Developed and Developing

question 59

Multiple Choice

Infant mortality and life expectancy at birth in developed and developing countries. (Data as of 2005.) Figure 53.4
-What is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from the graphs above?

• A)Developed countries have lower infant mortality rates and lower life expectancy than developing countries.
• B)Developed countries have higher infant mortality rates and lower life expectancy than developing countries.
• C)Developed countries have lower infant mortality rates and higher life expectancy than developing countries.
• D)Developed countries have higher infant mortality rates and higher life expectancy than developing countries.

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