The crude death rate of a population is 7 per 1000 and the population is 10 million. The estimated number of deaths in a year is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The crude death rate of a population is 7 per 1000 and the population is 10 million. The estimated number of deaths in a year is:
A. 700
B. 700,000
C. 7,000
D. 70,000
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Deaths = (7/1000) × 10,000,000 = 70,000.

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