Middle East Literacy Rates

Avg. Income
Country : Literacy Rate ( in US $)
Afghanistan 32% $621
iran 84% $4,842
iraq 79% $3,918
israel 98% $27,595
Saudi Arabia 94% $16,947
Turkey 95% $ 9,958

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between these two factors of economic development in the Middle East?

(1 point)
Responses

A There is no relationship between literacy rate and average income.
A There is no relationship between literacy rate and average income.

B There is a direct relationship between literacy rate and average income.
B There is a direct relationship between literacy rate and average income.

C There is an inversely correlated relationship between literacy rate and average income.
C There is an inversely correlated relationship between literacy rate and average income.

D There is a strongly correlated relationship between a low literacy rate and high income.

B There is a direct relationship between literacy rate and average income.

Countries with higher literacy rates tend to have higher average incomes. This is likely due to the fact that a more educated population is better equipped to participate in the workforce, pursue higher-paying jobs, and contribute to economic growth.