Question

Christianity: 31.5%, Islam 23.2%, Unaffiliated 16.3%, Hinduism 15.0%, Buddhism y.1%, Folk religions 5.9%, other religions 0.8%, Judaism 0.2%.Examine the figure. Approximately what percentage of people identify with a religion that attempts to be global in its appeal?

(1 point)
Responses

32 percent

32 percent

55 percent

55 percent

62 percent

62 percent

77 percent

77 percent

84 percent

Answer 1

To determine the approximate percentage of people who identify with a religion that attempts to be global in its appeal, we can consider the major world religions that seek to have a global reach. These typically include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and possibly some aspects of Folk religions.

From the figures provided:

- Christianity: 31.5%
- Islam: 23.2%
- Unaffiliated: 16.3% (not a global religion)
- Hinduism: 15.0%
- Buddhism: y.1% (assuming this is around 6% for approximation)
- Folk religions: 5.9% (not typically global)
- Other religions: 0.8% (not typically global)
- Judaism: 0.2% (not typically global)

To find the total percentage of people who identify with religions that have a global appeal, we will sum the percentages of Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

1. Christianity: 31.5%
2. Islam: 23.2%
3. Hinduism: 15.0%
4. Buddhism: assuming roughly 6.1% (to approximate y.1%)

Total = 31.5% + 23.2% + 15.0% + 6.1% ≈ 76.8%

Based on these calculations, the closest answer to the provided options is:

**77 percent**.