SOLUTION: Please help me with the following problem: Joe’s Used Cars sold 50 cars in 1999. In 2004 they sold 180 cars. Find the average rate of change in cars sold from

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Question 163491: Please help me with the following problem:
Joe’s Used Cars sold 50 cars in 1999. In 2004 they sold 180 cars.

Find the average rate of change in cars sold from 1999 to 2004.
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Answer by gonzo(654) About Me  (Show Source):
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in 1999 he sold 50
in 2004 he sold 180
change in number of cars sold is 180 - 50 = 130.
change in number of years is 2004 - 1999 = 5
change in number of cars sold per year is 130 / 5 = 26