By how much did the world population increase between 1982 and 2012?
A)2 percent
B)12 percent
C)32 percent
D)52 percent

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According to the United Nations, the world population was approximately 4.6 billion in 1982 and approximately 7 billion in 2012. With these figures, we can calculate that the world population increased by approximately 52 percent during this time period. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

By How Much Did the World Population Increase Between 1982