In 2008, the population of New Zealand was approximately 4,275,000 people. If the birth rate was 14 births for every 1,000 people, approximately how many births occurred in New Zealand in 2008?
A) 6,000
B) 42,275
C) 60,000
D) 140,000
E) 600,000

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To calculate the number of births, we need to use the birth rate per 1,000 people and the population of New Zealand in 2008:

14 births per 1,000 people x 4,275,000 people = 59,850 births (rounded to the nearest thousand)

Therefore, approximately 60,000 births occurred in New Zealand in 2008. The closest answer choice is C.

In 2008, the Population of New Zealand Was Approximately 4,275,000