The more people living in an area, the more likely it is that public buses will be used. City A has a population of 51 comma 242 and covers an area of 89 point 2 2 mi squared City B has a population of 50 comma 178 and covers an area of 8 point 1 2 mi squared Which statement about use of public buses in the cities is most likely true?

Population density is population divided by area. City A’s density is about 51,242 ÷ 89.22 ≈ 574 people per square mile, while City B’s is about 50,178 ÷ 8.12 ≈ 6,179 people per square mile. City B has the greater population density, so its residents are more likely to use public buses.

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