SOLUTION: In 1980, the population of a city was 6.8 million. By 1992 the population had grown to 9.4 million. Find the rate at which the population of the city was growing.
A) 13/62 mill
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Question 797868: In 1980, the population of a city was 6.8 million. By 1992 the population had grown to 9.4 million. Find the rate at which the population of the city was growing.
A) 13/62 million per year
B) 13/61 million per year
C) 13/63 million per year
D) 13/64 million per year
E) 21/100 million per year
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In 1980, the population of a city was 6.8 million. By 1992 the population had grown to 9.4 million. Find the rate at which the population of the city was growing.
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slope = (9.4 mil - 6.8 mil)/(92-80) = 2.6 mil/12 = 13/60 million
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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A) 13/62 million per year
B) 13/61 million per year
C) 13/63 million per year
D) 13/64 million per year
E) 21/100 million per year
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