Homework SourseThe population of a Midwest industrial town decreased from 2
The population of a Midwest industrial town decreased from 214,000 to 211,000 in just 4 years. Assuming that this trend continues, what will the population be after an additional 3 years? The population will be about ?. (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest whole number as needed.)
Solution
Decrease in population in 4 yrs = 214,000-211,000= 3000. The average decrease is thus 3000/4= 750 per year. In next three years the population would further decrease by 750*3= 2250. The population after additional three years would thus be=211,000-2250= 208750 Answer
