Malay is spoken as a first language by about how many million people altogether, and by close to 300 million as a first or second language?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 80 million
- Step 1: Altogether, it is spoken as a first language by about 80 million people and as a first or second language by close to 300 million. Answer: 80 million. Why not the others: 150 million, 20 million and 300 million don't fit.
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