Number of registered cars in four cities A–D (2017–2020) and their 2020 population (millions).
| City | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Population (million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 7500 | 8000 | 9000 | 9500 | 0.8 |
| B | 1200 | 1350 | 1400 | 1500 | 0.2 |
| C | 6000 | 7500 | 8500 | 10000 | 0.6 |
| D | 5000 | 6000 | 6600 | 7400 | 0.75 |
Which city has shown the maximum percentage growth in registered cars from 2017 to 2020?
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BB
CC ✓ Correct
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Correct answer: (C) C
Explanation
City C has shown the maximum percentage growth from 2017 to 2020.
Percentage growth is the increase over 2017 divided by the 2017 value, times 100.
City A grows from 7500 to 9500, about 26.67 percent.
City B grows from 1200 to 1500, that is 25 percent, and city D from 5000 to 7400, that is 28 percent.
City C grows from 6000 to 10000, about 66.67 percent.
This is by far the highest, so city C shows the maximum growth.
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