Question

In 1980, the population of Clayborn

was 15,792. In 1986 the population
was 19,296. What was the average
change in population per year?

Answer 1

The average annual change in population for Clayborn between 1980 and 1986 was 584 people per year.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the average annual change in population for Clayborn between 1980 and 1986, you need to subtract the population at the beginning of the period from the population at the end of the period and then divide by the number of years that have passed. The initial population in 1980 was 15,792, and by 1986 it had risen to 19,296.

To find the total change in population, we do the following calculation:

19,296 - 15,792 = 3,504

There are 6 years between 1980 and 1986. Therefore, we divide the total change by 6 to find the average yearly change:

3,504 ÷ 6 = 584

Therefore, the average annual change in population was 584 people per year.