16) The population and population change in 5 different cities is shown opposite:

Which city will have the largest population in 5 years time?

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$City E$ will have the largest population in 5 years.

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Step 1 ：Calculate the population of each city in 5 years: City A: $1000 + 5 \times 50 = 1250$

Step 2 ：City B: $2000 + 5 \times 100 = 2500$

Step 3 ：City C: $3000 + 5 \times 150 = 3750$

Step 4 ：City D: $4000 + 5 \times 200 = 5000$

Step 5 ：City E: $5000 + 5 \times 250 = 6250$

Step 6 ：Compare the populations: $1250 < 2500 < 3750 < 5000 < 6250$

Step 7 ： $City E$ will have the largest population in 5 years.