Solve the problem.The population of a town was 34,500 at the beginning of 1970. If the population decreased 250 people per year, how many people lived in the town at the beginning of 1985?

A. 30,500
B. 3750
C. 31,000
D. 30,750


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. 6 ± 
B.  - 
C.  + 6
D. -6 ± 

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