A city's population in the year :1: = 1952 was y = 969,700. In 1993 the population was 984,050. Compute the slope of the population growth [or decline) and choose the most accurate statement from the following: The population is decreasing at a rate of 350 people per year. The population is decreasing at a rate of 300 people per year. The population is increasing at a rate of 350 people per year. The population is increasing at a rate of 550 people per year. The population is decreasing at a rate of 550 people per year. The population is increasing at a rate of 300 people per year