Question

Can someone please help me with this math problem.

Answer 1

PART A:
Find the rate of change between 1980 and 1989
d for P₁ = 80 - 60
d for P₁ = 20

d for P₂ = 76 - 82
d for P₂ = -6

The rate of change in P₁ is 20 hundred per year. The rate of change in P₂ is -6 hundred per year.

PART B:
Find the rate of change between 1989 and 1996
d for P₁ = 100 - 80
d for P₁ = 20

d for P₂ = 70 - 76
d for P₂ = -6

The rate of change in P₁ is 20 hundred per year. The rate of change in P₂ is -6 hundred per year.

PART C:
Find the rate of change between 1980 and 1996
d for P₁ = 100 - 60
d for P₁ = 40

d for P₂ = 70 - 82
d for P₂ = -12

The rate of change in P₁ is 40 hundred per year. The rate of change in P₂ is -12 hundred per year.