SOLUTION: In 2004, there were approximately 21.1 violent crimes per 1000 population in the United States, and the figure was dropping at a rate of about 1.2 crimes per 1000 per year.

SOLUTION: In 2004, there were approximately 21.1 violent crimes per 1000 population in the United States, and the figure was dropping at a rate of about 1.2 crimes per 1000 per year.

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Question 259728: In 2004, there were approximately 21.1 violent crimes per 1000 population in the United States, and the figure was dropping at a rate of about 1.2 crimes per 1000 per year.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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21.1/1.2=17.58
In 17.58 years there will be no violent crime
rounding up
=18
2004+18=2022
so by 2022 there will be no violent crime.
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