​During a Two -Week Period, There Were 240,000 Births and 120,000

Multiple Choice

​During a two -week period, there were 240,000 births and 120,000 deaths worldwide. What do these numbers tell us about the rate of change in world population during these two weeks?

A) ​The world population increased at a rate of 120,000 individuals per week.
B) ​The world population decreased at a rate of 120,000 individuals per week.
C) ​The world population increased at a rate of 240,000 individuals per week.
D) ​ ​The world population increased at a rate of 60,000 individuals per week.
E) ​ The world population decreased at a rate of 60,000 individuals per week.