Question

Identify the correct statement regarding absolute population number.

• A. It can be obtained by subtracting the earlier population from the new population.
• B. It can be obtained by adding the earlier population and the new population.
• C. It can be obtained by subtracting the new population from the earlier population.
• D. It can be obtained by dividing the new population from the earlier population.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It can be obtained by subtracting the earlier population from the new population.

The absolute increase is the magnitude of the increase in population for a defined period. You get the absolute population number by simply subtracting the earlier population from the new population. You can find the absolute increase of population between 2001 and 2011 by subtracting the former from the latter. This will give the absolute increase of population for the 2001-2011 period.