Question

problem solving in january 2012, the u.s. population was about 313 million people. in january 2017, it was about 324 million. what was the average rate of population change per year?
the average rate of change is \\(\square\\) million people per year.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate population change

$324 - 313 = 11$

Step2: Calculate time interval

$2017 - 2012 = 5$

Step3: Compute average rate

$\frac{11}{5} = 2.2$

Answer:

2.2