The graph of P=f(t) to the right gives the population of a town, in thousands, after t years. (a) Find the average rate of change of the population of the town during the first 20 years Average rate of change= 0.8 people per year. (b) Does the population of the town grow more between t = 5 and t = 10 or between t = 15 and t = 30? The population grows more between t = 5 and t = 10. (c) Does the population of the town grow faster between t = 5 and t = 10 years, or between t = 15 and t = 30 years? The population grows faster between t = 5 and t = 10
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