A towns's population has grown by 3,000 people in the past 6 years. What is the town's average population growth rate per year?
To find the town's average population growth rate per year, divide the total growth in population by the number of years:
Average Growth Rate Per Year = Total Growth / Number of Years
In this case, the total growth in population is 3,000 people and the number of years is 6.
Therefore, the average population growth rate per year is 3,000 / 6 = 500 people per year.