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The table below shows the population for four cities in two different census years. Which city experienced the highest percentage population growth between 2010 and 2020? | City | Population (2010) | Population (2020) | |---|---|---| | A | 150,000 | 180,000 | | B | 200,000 | 230,000 | | C | 120,000 | 145,000 | | D | 180,000 | 210,000 |

A City A
B City B
C City C
D City D

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Calculate percentage growth: A = (30k/150k) = 20%; B = (30k/200k) = 15%; C = (25k/120k) ≈ 20.83%; D = (30k/180k) ≈ 16.67%. City C had the highest growth.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The table below shows the population for four cities in two different census years. Which city experienced the highest percentage population growth between 2010 and 2020? | City | Population (2010) | Population (2020) | |---|---|---| | A | 150,000 | 180,000 | | B | 200,000 | 230,000 | | C | 120,000 | 145,000 | | D | 180,000 | 210,000 |" is Option C: City C.

The other options — A) City A, B) City B, D) City D — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Calculate percentage growth: A = (30k/150k) = 20%; B = (30k/200k) = 15%; C = (25k/120k) ≈ 20.83%; D = (30k/180k) ≈ 16.67%. City C had the highest growth.

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