How did the growth rate of modern seoul compared with the growth rate of new york or chicago since the 19th century?

a. seoul grew much more rapidly.
b. the cities are too different to compare accurately.
c. seoul grew more slow and steady
d. seoul grew at about the same rate

ANSWER:

The growth rate of modern Seoul comparing with the growth rate of "New York" or "Chicago" since the 19th century has grown more rapidly.

EXPLANATION:

Even if New York or Chicago does have a higher growth rate from the 19th century, but the growth which Seoul has done cannot be compared with New York and Chicago. Seoul was able to make the growth rate is due to the security Seoul got at World War II. After the war ended the Seoul population increase rapidly.