ʺLife expectancy is exceptionally high in Japan. Scores for political freedom and civil liberties approach those of peer countries in Europe...equality of opportunity is extremely weak. The country also possesses one of the longer working weeks.ʺ Japanʹs GDP was estimated to be $4.2 trillion purchasing power parity) and the population was 127.4 million.
ʺDriven by its attractive climate, Brazil performs substantially better on Life Satisfaction than Material Wealth. High international demand for Brazilʹs commodities and raw materials has produced a sustained economic expansion since 2004, which in turn has led to job creation, wage growth and relatively low inflation. Brazilians report that they control their own lives to a substantial degree.ʺ Brazilʹs GDP was estimated to be $1.7 trillion purchasing power parity) and 190 million in 2006.
-According to the information, Japanʹs real GDP per person

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The passage states that Japan's GDP was estimated to be $4.2 trillion (purchasing power parity), and the population was 127.4 million. Therefore, dividing the GDP by the population gives us a real GDP per person of approximately $33,000. Option A is incorrect as the passage doesn't provide any information to suggest that political freedom and life expectancy affect GDP growth. Option C is incorrect as the passage doesn't state that economic well-being is higher in Japan. Option D is incorrect as the passage provides the real GDP per person for both countries, and Japan's real GDP per person is higher than Brazil's, which means that the standard of living is higher in Japan.

ʺLife Expectancy Is Exceptionally High in Japan