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As of 2011, 127 (65.8%) of the 193 member states of the United Nations, have recognised the State of Palestinian. Their total population is over 5.2 billion people, equalling:

Correct answer: A. 75 percent of the world's population

  • A. 75 percent of the world's population
  • B. 50 percent of the world's population
  • C. 65 percent of the world's population
  • D. 35 percent of the world's population

Explanation

A population of more than 5.2 billion represented roughly three-quarters of the world's population in 2011, making 75 percent the closest figure. The calculation is based on about 7 billion people worldwide at that time.

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