Question

country a
life expectancy: 81 years
infant mortality: 4 deaths per 1,000 births
literacy rate: 98%
gdp per capita: $52,000
country b
life expectancy: 62 years
infant mortality: 38 deaths per 1,000 births
literacy rate: 71%
gdp per capita: $4,200
which conclusion is best supported by the data?
○ country b is developing, so its quality of life is likely higher than country a.
○ country a is more developed, so it likely has higher quality of life than country b.
○ country b is more developed, so it likely has higher economic opportunity than country a.
○ country a is developing, so its standard of living is likely lower than country b.

Explanation:

To determine the best conclusion, we analyze the data:

• Country A has a higher life expectancy (81 vs. 62), lower infant mortality (4 vs. 38), higher literacy rate (98% vs. 71%), and higher GDP per capita ($52,000 vs. $4,200) than Country B.
• Developed countries typically have higher life expectancy, lower infant mortality, higher literacy, and higher GDP per capita, indicating a higher quality of life.
• Option 1 is wrong as Country B (developing) has lower quality of life. Option 3 is wrong as Country B is less developed. Option 4 is wrong as Country A is more developed with higher standard of living. Option 2 aligns with the data: Country A is more developed (higher indicators) so likely higher quality of life than B.

Answer:

B. Country A is more developed, so it likely has higher quality of life than Country B.