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We simply have to divide the present population by the original, and whichever one is the largest have the greatest percent change. City <math>\text{A}</math> is | We simply have to divide the present population by the original, and whichever one is the largest have the greatest percent change. City <math>\text{A}</math> is | ||
− | <math>\frac{50}{40}=1.25</math>. City <math>\text{B}</math> is <math>\frac{70}{50}=1.4</math>. City <math>\text{C}</math> is <math>\frac{100}{70} \approx 1.42</math>. City <math>\text{D}</math> is <math>\frac{130}{100}=1.3</math>. City <math>\text{E}</math> is <math>\frac{160}{120} \approx 1.33</math>. City <math>\text{ | + | <math>\frac{50}{40}=1.25</math>. City <math>\text{B}</math> is <math>\frac{70}{50}=1.4</math>. City <math>\text{C}</math> is <math>\frac{100}{70} \approx 1.42</math>. City <math>\text{D}</math> is <math>\frac{130}{100}=1.3</math>. City <math>\text{E}</math> is <math>\frac{160}{120} \approx 1.33</math>. City <math>\text{C}</math> has the greatest value, so the answer is <math>\boxed{\text{C}}</math>. |
== See also == | == See also == |
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Problem
On each horizontal line in the figure below, the five large dots indicate the populations of cities and in the year indicated. Which city had the greatest percentage increase in population from to ?
Solution
We simply have to divide the present population by the original, and whichever one is the largest have the greatest percent change. City is . City is . City is . City is . City is . City has the greatest value, so the answer is .
See also
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