The Population of a Small Town Can Be Modeled by P

question 301

Multiple Choice

The population of a small town can be modeled by P $$P = - 33 t + 12,800$$ , where t is the number of years since 2010. Interpret the slope of the graph of this function as a rate of change.

• A) The population of the town is decreasing by 33 people per year.
• B) The population of the town is decreasing by 12,800 people per year.
• C) The population of the town is increasing by 12,800 people per year.
• D) The population of the town is increasing by 33 people per year.

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