The graph shows the population of a city from 1900 to 2000. 50 population in thousands 40 30 20 10 0 1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 year What is the average rate of change of the population between 1930 and 1950? NOTE: Pay attention to the axis as the y axis is labeled in THOUSANDS. The rate of change is approximately ____ people per year.
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