To find the average population growth rate per year, we divide the total population growth (3,000 people) by the number of years (6 years).
Average population growth rate per year = Total population growth / Number of years
Average population growth rate per year = 3,000 people / 6 years = 500 people/year. Answer: \boxed{500}.
A town’s population has grown by 3,000 people in the past 6 years. What is the town’s average population growth rate per year?(1 point)
people/year
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