· The literacy rate in South Africa is 85%, and its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $37 billion.

· The literacy rate in Mozambique is 42%, and its GDP is $19 billion.
Based on this information, which statement BEST describes the relationship between literacy rates and a nation's standard of living?

A)
Literacy rates have very little effect on economic production and standard of living.

B)
A higher literacy rate will have a positive effect on a nation's standard of living.

C)
A nation's standard of living is totally dependent on its educational system.

Question

· The literacy rate in South Africa is 85%, and its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $37 billion.

· The literacy rate in Mozambique is 42%, and its GDP is $19 billion.
Based on this information, which statement BEST describes the relationship between literacy rates and a nation's standard of living?
	

A)
	Literacy rates have very little effect on economic production and standard of living. 	
	

B)
	A higher literacy rate will have a positive effect on a nation's standard of living. 	
	

C)
	A nation's standard of living is totally dependent on its educational system.

anonymous · Answer

B. A higher literacy rate will have a positive effect on a nation's standard of living.