Country GDP Per
capita ($)
Literacy
Rate
Life Expectancy Infant mortality
(years) rate (per 1000)
76.3
10.2
Ecuador
$6,425
94.3%
Peru
$7,491
94.1%
74.9
35.37
Mexico
$17,346
96.5%
77.1
4.59
Bolivia
$3,849
92.5%
69.1
39.67
The United $62,800
States
99%
79
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7. Which of the following best explains why Mexico has the highest GDP per capita in Latin
America?
A. Mexico is the least developed country in Latin America
B. Mexico has a traditional economy and people focus on growing food for their family
C. Mexico's government controls the economy and decides how much each person will
get paid
D. Mexico has a Free-Enterprise system that allows for citizens to choose their own jobs
and make a profit