In 2008, the population of New Zealand was approximately 4,275,000 people. If the birth rate was 14 births for every 1,000 people, approximately how many births occurred in New Zealand in 2008?

Answer: In 2008, the population of New Zealand was approximately 4,275,000 people. If the birth rate was 14 births for every 1,000 people, approximately 59, 850 births occurred in New Zealand in 2008.

Explanation: For every 1,000 people, there are 14 births. So, for every 4,275,000 people, there will be 59,850 births. This can be worked out this;

1,000 people = 14 births

4,275,000 people = y birth

Cross multiply, you will get

1,000 people x y birth = 4,275,000 people x 14 births

Divide both sides by 1,000 people, you will get

y = (14 x 4,275,000) : 1,000

y = 59,850,000 : 1000

y = 59,850 births