The Beginning Population of a Town Was 33,200

question 379

Multiple Choice

The beginning population of a town was 33,200. If the population decreased by 350 people per year, how many people lived in the town 15 years later?

• A) 27,600
• B) 5250
• C) 27,950
• D) 28,300

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