A city's population in the year 1988 was 1,233,800. In 1956 the population was 1,224,200. Compute the slope of the population growth (or decline) and choose the most accurate statement from the following:
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Difference in population = 1,233,800 - 1,224,200 = 9,600 Difference in years = 1988 - 1956 = 32 Now, we can compute the slope of the population growth (or decline) by dividing the difference in population by the difference in years. Show more…
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