Why would the information on this chart be questioned for accuracy?
Responses
A The United States is not listed for comparison.The United States is not listed for comparison.
B India has a much more developed economy than the numbers indicate.India has a much more developed economy than the numbers indicate.
C North Korea's literacy rate is so high yet its GDP per capita is so low.North Korea's literacy rate is so high yet its GDP per capita is so low.
D Because of their Literacy rate, Hong Kong cannot have a higher GDP per Capita than Taiwan.
C - North Korea's literacy rate is so high yet its GDP per capita is so low.
This statement raises a question about the accuracy of the information on the chart because it seems contradictory. Typically, a higher literacy rate is associated with higher levels of education and economic development, which would usually result in a higher GDP per capita. Therefore, the chart's data on North Korea's literacy rate and GDP per capita may be questionable.