In 2008,the New Zealand population was approximately 4,275,000.If the birth rate was 14 births for every 1,000 people,approximately how many births occurred in New Zealand in 2008?

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To find the number of births, we need to multiply the population by the birth rate and then divide by 1,000.
(4,275,000 x 14) ÷ 1,000 = 59,850
So approximately 60,000 births occurred in New Zealand in 2008, which is closest to choice C.

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