By how many times was the richest area in the world richer than the poorest area in the world in 1820?
A)3
B)2
C)5
D)10

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The richest area in the world in 1820 was Western Europe, which had a GDP per capita of about $1,000. The poorest area in the world was Sub-Saharan Africa, which had a GDP per capita of about $200. Therefore, Western Europe was about 5 times richer than Sub-Saharan Africa.

By How Many Times Was the Richest Area in the World