Literacy Rates for Selected Asian States
Location Literacy Rate GDP per Capita
(in current US$)
North Korea 100% 1,800
Taiwan 99% 46,800
Japan 99% 38,100
South Korea 98% 36,500
Hong Kong 94% 56,700
Indonesia 93% 11,100
India 71% 6,200
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.Because of their Literacy rate, Hong Kong cannot have a higher GDP per Capita than Taiwan.