Chapter 19: Q.32 (page 473)
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it will take for India, Spain, and South Africa to double their standards of living.
Short Answer
The formula used to compute the approximate time by rule 72 is as follows :
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Chapter 19: Q.32 (page 473)
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it will take for India, Spain, and South Africa to double their standards of living.
The formula used to compute the approximate time by rule 72 is as follows :
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Using the data in Table 19.3, rank the seven regions of the world according to GDP and then according to GDP per capita
| Region | Population (in millions) | GDP Per Capita | GDP = Population × Per Capita GDP (in millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Asia and Pacific | 2,006 | \(5,536 | \)10,450,032 | |
| South Asia | 1,671 | \(1,482 | \)2,288,812 | |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 936.1 | \(1,657 | \)1,287,650 | |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 588 | \(9,536 | \)5,339,390 | |
| Middle East and North Africa | 345.4 | \(3,456 | \)1,541,900 | |
| Europe and Central Asia | 272.2 | \(7,118 | \)1,862,384 |
Table 19.3 GDP and Population of Seven Regions of the World
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