a daily newspaper had 12,125 subscribers when it began publication. five years later it has 10,100 subscribers. what is the average yearly rate of change in the number of subscribers for the five year period?

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a daily newspaper had 12,125 subscribers when it began publication.  five years later it has 10,100 subscribers.  what is the average yearly rate of change in the number of subscribers for the five year period?

bobpursley · Answer

what is (12125-10100)/(12125*5)? change that to percent by multiplying it by 100