Table shows the number of first-language speakers (in millions) of the seven most widely spoken languages. Note: there are 3800 known languages worldwide; one-seventh are expected to die out over the next 40 years and 72.5 percent over the next 100 years; three-sevenths of the world's population speak these seven as a first language and a further 1.7 billion speak one as a second language.
| Language | First-language Speakers (millions) |
|---|---|
| English | 1386 |
| Chinese | 1000 |
| Spanish | 280 |
| Russian | 270 |
| French | 220 |
| Portuguese | 160 |
| Arabic | 140 |
How many languages are expected to die out over the next 100 years?
The number is 2755, so the answer is 2755.
There are 3800 known languages in all.
It is predicted that 72.5 percent of them will die out in the next 100 years.
So the number dying out is 72.5 percent of 3800.
That is 3800 times 0.725.
That equals 2755.
So the answer is 2755.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Practise on Mcqkart →🎓 Book an expert →