A city's population in the year x = 1965 was y = 1,188,700. In
1962 the population was 1,188,400. Compute the slope of the
population growth (or decline) and choose the most accurate
statement from the following:
The population is decreasing at a rate of 250 people per
year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 100 people per
year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 250 people per
year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 150 people per
year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 100 people per
year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 150 people per
year.