If the Population of Dodge City Is Decreasing at a Rate

question 121

Multiple Choice

If the population of Dodge City is decreasing at a rate of 19% per year, how long will it take to decrease from 7,700 to 2,000?

• A) 7.75 years
• B) 6.4 years
• C) 9.6 years
• D) 5.8 years
• E) 4.9 years

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