This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
A community has a population of 10,000 and a birth rate of 36 per 1000. 5 maternal deaths were reported in the current year the MMR is – 
Select and explain. 
A. 14.5, B. 13.8, C. 20, D. 5
B: 13.8
Answer: B: 13.8 
Explanation: You should keep in mind that MMR denotes maternal mortality ratio (not maternal mortality rate).