Question

A city's population in the year 2004 was 107,000. In the year 2015 the population was 91,600.

Compute the average rate of population growth (or decline) and choose the most accurate statement from
the following:

Answer 1

Answer: 99,300

Explanation:

107,000 + 91,600 = 198,600

There are two values 107,000 and 91,600 so 2

198,600 ÷ 2 = 99,300