High School

How many countries in the world are not covered under U.S. protection, and how many must be visited in ten years to see all 193?

A. 191 countries, 19 per year, 1.58 per month
B. 193 countries, 19 per year, 1.58 per month
C. 195 countries, 19 per year, 1.58 per month
D. 193 countries, 10 per year, 0.83 per month

Answer :

Final answer:

The correct answer is a. 191 countries, 19 per year, 1.58 per month. Therefore, the correct option is A

Explanation:

The correct answer is a. 191 countries, 19 per year, 1.58 per month.

There are 193 countries in the world. Under U.S. protection, there are two countries that are not considered independent sovereign states: Palau and the Marshall Islands.

To see all 193 countries in ten years, you would need to visit an average of 19 countries per year, which is approximately 1.58 countries per month.