SOLUTION: The population of a Midwest industrial town decreased from 221,000 to 217,000 in just 5 years. Assuming that this trend continues, what will the population be after an additional 4

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Question 980561: The population of a Midwest industrial town decreased from 221,000 to 217,000 in just 5 years. Assuming that this trend continues, what will the population be after an additional 4 years? i need to round to the nearest whole number can anyone please help me

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not solvable unless you know what kind of trend the population follows. Give more information. Include all of the problem description.
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