Question

By the 1900's, what percentage of

people were living in or near a
large city in the United States?
A. 30% (3 out of 10)
B. 100% (10 out of 10)
C. 80% (8 out of 10)
D. 10% (1 out of 10)

Answer 1

A. 30% (3 out of 10)

In the year 1900 there were approximately 100 million people living in the United States and of those 100 million total, 30 million were living in/near a large city.
30/100 simplified is 3/10 or 30%
Therefore, the correct answer would be option A. 30% (3 out of 10)