SOLUTION: In 1980, the population of a city was 5.7 million. By 1992 the population had grown to 6.9 million. Find the average rate of change in population form 1980 to 1992. needing fractio

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Question 437330: In 1980, the population of a city was 5.7 million. By 1992 the population had grown to 6.9 million. Find the average rate of change in population form 1980 to 1992. needing fraction
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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6.9 million/5.7 million=1.211 or 21% positive change.