Suppose GDP is equal to $440 billion in two countries and that Country A has 100 million people and Country B has 175.In this situation,per capital GDP is
A)the same in both countries.
B)higher in Country A.
C)higher in Country B.
D)an irrelevant factor.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Per capita GDP is obtained by dividing the GDP by the population of a country. 
Therefore, per capita GDP in Country A would be $4,400 ($440 billion/100 million people), while in Country B it would be $2,514.29 ($440 billion/175 million people). 
Thus, per capita GDP is higher in Country A.

Suppose GDP Is Equal to $440 Billion in Two Countries