To determine the most highly developed country based on the provided social and economic statistics, we must evaluate several key indicators: GDP per capita, average life expectancy, and average number of years in school. We'll find the average of these indicators for each country to make an informed comparison. Let's go through each step:
1. India:
- GDP per capita: \[tex]$4,200
- Life Expectancy: 64.4 years
- Years in School: 4.4 years
- Average Development Indicator: \[ \frac{4200 + 64.4 + 4.4}{3} \approx \frac{4268.8}{3} \approx 1422.93 \]
2. Hungary:
- GDP per capita: \$[/tex]18,600
- Life Expectancy: 73.9 years
- Years in School: 11.7 years
- Average Development Indicator: [tex]\[ \frac{18600 + 73.9 + 11.7}{3} \approx \frac{18685.6}{3} \approx 6228.53 \][/tex]
3. Switzerland:
- GDP per capita: \[tex]$41,200
- Life Expectancy: 82.2 years
- Years in School: 10.3 years
- Average Development Indicator: \[ \frac{41200 + 82.2 + 10.3}{3} \approx \frac{41292.5}{3} \approx 13764.17 \]
4. Colombia:
- GDP per capita: \$[/tex]9,300
- Life Expectancy: 73.4 years
- Years in School: 7.4 years
- Average Development Indicator: [tex]\[ \frac{9300 + 73.4 + 7.4}{3} \approx \frac{9380.8}{3} \approx 3126.93 \][/tex]
Comparing the average development indicators:
- India: 1422.93
- Hungary: 6228.53
- Switzerland: 13764.17
- Colombia: 3126.93
From these averages, Switzerland has the highest average development indicator of 13764.17, making it the most highly developed country based on the given statistics. Therefore, the correct answer is:
C. Switzerland
