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If two cities have the same growth rate but one starts with a much larger population, which may gain more people in absolute terms?

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Correct answer: The city with the larger initial population

A growth rate is a percentage applied to the starting population. The absolute increase therefore depends on both the rate and the initial population. When two cities have the same rate, the larger starting population produces the larger numerical increase, even though the percentage increase is equal.

For example, at 2% growth, a population of 1 million gains 20000 people, while a population of 10 million gains 200000 people. Thus, the city with the larger initial population may gain more people in absolute terms. Option B is correct. Area is not needed for this comparison, and equal rates do not imply equal numbers added.

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