In 2012, the population of Houston, Texas, was about 2 × 106 and the population of San Marcos, Texas, was about 5 × 104. Which of the following statements is true?
A.
In 2012, the population of San Marcos was about 25 times the population of Houston.
B.
In 2012, the population of Houston was about 25 times the population of San Marcos.
C.
In 2012, the population of Houston was about 40 times the population of San Marcos.
D.
In 2012, the population of San Marcos was about 40 times the population of Houston.
1 answer
B. In 2012, the population of Houston was about 25 times the population of San Marcos.