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A city's population in the year `x=`1998 was `y=` 3,742,800. In 1961 the population was 3,733,550.

Compute the slope of the population growth (or decline)

Choose the most accurate statement from the following:

The population is decreasing at a rate of 150 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 250 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 150 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 400 people per year.
The population is increasing at a rate of 250 people per year.
The population is decreasing at a rate of 400 people per year.