Question

Usually, the higher the literacy rate, the ___ the life expectancy.
lower
higher

Answer 1

When you think about it, most third world countries are lower on the literacy rate charts. That being said, how are you supposed to excpect to get a job without at least knowing how to read or write? I think that the higher the literacy rate, the HIGHER the life expectancy.

Answer 2

this might help. https://prezi.com/2wd9stqggc8o/literacy-rates-vs-life-expectancy/