Question

A county in Oklahoma has a current population of 5847 people. This number has decreased over the last 5 years. On average, it has decreased by about 80 people per year. If this trend continues, about how many people will live in the county next year?

Answer 1

5767 is the correct answer

Answer 2

5767 people will live in the county in Oklahoma next year.

Explanation:

Since on average it has decreased by 80 people each year then it will do that again, so 5847 - 80 = 5767

I hope this helped, this question was a little confusing.