Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Civic Education Question 43

Practice objective / multiple choice question 43 from the 2021 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Civic Education examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2021 Civic Education Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 43 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • CIVIC_EDUCATION • objective

State A had a baseline drug‑use prevalence of 12 % among youths. After a new anti‑drug campaign, a survey of 500 youths found that 45 still used drugs. State B had a baseline prevalence of 15 % and after a different campaign, a survey of 400 youths found 48 still used drugs. (i) Calculate the absolute reduction in prevalence (percentage points) for each state. (ii) Calculate the relative reduction (percentage of the baseline) for each state. (iii) Which campaign was more effective in relative terms?

Answer Options

A. Both states reduced prevalence by 3 percentage points; State A achieved a 20 % relative reduction versus 25 % for State B, so State B's campaign was more effective.
B. State A reduced prevalence by 3 percentage points; State B reduced by 3 percentage points; State A's relative reduction was 30 % and State B's was 15 %, making State A more effective.
C. State A reduced prevalence by 4 percentage points; State B reduced by 2 percentage points; State B's relative reduction was 30 % versus 20 % for State A, making State B more effective.
Correct Answer D. Both states reduced prevalence by 3 percentage points; State A achieved a 25 % relative reduction versus 20 % for State B, so State A's campaign was more effective.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Both states reduced prevalence by 3 percentage points; State A achieved a 25 % relative reduction versus 20 % for State B, so State A's campaign was more effective.

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