A district has 900 births, 700 deaths, 40 immigrants and 60 emigrants. What is its population change?
AA decrease of 200
BAn increase of 240
CAn increase of 180
DAn increase of 200
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. An increase of 180
Natural increase is 200 and net migration is minus 20, giving plus 180.
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