A city's population in the yearx=1972 was y=590,000. in 1964 the population was592,800

Compute the slope of the population growth (or decline) and choose the most accurate statement from the following:

-The population is increasing at a rate of500 people per year

-The population is decreasing at a rate of 350 people per year

-The population is decreasing at a rate of400 people per year

-The population is increasing at a rate of400 people per year

-The population is decreasing at a rate of500 people per year

-The population is increasing at a rate of 350 people per year