The population in Flint MI decreased from 124943 in the yr 2

The population in Flint, MI decreased from 124,943 in the yr 2000 to 112,900 in 08. Find the average rate of change in the population over the 8 yr period noted.

Solution

Solution: - Population in the year 2000 = 124943,

Population in 2008 = 112900

change in population = (124943 - 112900) = 12043

change in period = 2008 - 2000 = 8 years

Average rate of change = 12043/8 = 1505.375