To find the rate of change in attendance from 2019 to 2023, we can use the formula for the rate of change:
\[ \text{Rate of change} = \frac{\text{Change in attendance}}{\text{Change in time}} \]
First, we need to determine the change in attendance between the years:
- Attendance in 2019: 939
- Attendance in 2023: 394
Change in attendance:
\[ \text{Change in attendance} = 394 - 939 = -545 \]
The change in time from 2019 to 2023 is:
\[ \text{Change in time} = 2023 - 2019 = 4 \text{ years} \]
Now we can calculate the rate of change:
\[ \text{Rate of change} = \frac{-545}{4} = -136.25 \]
Thus, the rate of change in attendance from 2019 to 2023 is approximately -136.25 people per year. This indicates a decrease in attendance.