From 1990 to 1999, total consumption of seafood in the country of Eldoria increased by 5.0 percent, and total consumption of meat products there increased by 8.0 percent. During the same period, the population of Eldoria increased by 7 percent, partly due to migration from neighboring regions. If the statements above are true, which of the following must also be true on the basis of them?

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(A) During the 1990s in Eldoria, profits of wholesale distributors of meat products increased at a greater rate than did profits of wholesale distributors of seafood.

(B) For individuals who migrated to Eldoria during the 1990s, seafood was less likely to be a major part of their diet than was meat.

(D) For a significant proportion of Eldoria’s population, both seafood and meat products were a regular part of their diet during the 1990s.

(E) Per capita consumption of seafood in Eldoria was lower in 1999 than in 1990.

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To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze the information provided. The total consumption of seafood increased by 5.0 percent, while the total consumption of meat products increased by 8.0 percent. The population increased by 7 percent. To find the per capita consumption, we need to consider how these increases relate to the population growth.

Let the initial total consumption of seafood in 1990 be S and that of meat be M.

After the increases, the total consumption in 1999 would be:

- Seafood: S * (1 + 0.05) = 1.05S

- Meat: M * (1 + 0.08) = 1.08M

The population in 1990 can be denoted as P. After a 7% increase, the population in 1999 is P * (1 + 0.07) = 1.07P.…

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