Solve the problem.
-A population of a rural town was 19,000. It decreased 350 each year for 6 yr. What was the population of the town after 6 yr?
A)17,250
B)16,900
C)21,100
D)16,550

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The population decreases by 350 each year for 6 years, which totals a decrease of 350 * 6 = 2,100. Subtracting this from the initial population gives 19,000 - 2,100 = 16,900.

Solve the Problem. -A Population of a Rural Town Was 19,000. It Decreased