Problema Solution
The number of weekly domestic violence arrests in an urban area of St. Louis increased from 102 in 2006 to 123 in 2009. Predict the number of weekly domestic violence arrests in 2013.
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Weekly domestic violence arrests in an urban area of St. Louis increased from 102 in 2006 to 123 in 2009.
In (2009-2006)=3 yrs number of weekly domestic violence arrests increased by (123-102)=21 at the rate of 21/3=7 per yr.
Therefore, in 2013, i.e., after 4 yrs of 2009, number of weekly domestic violence arrests will be (123+7 x 4)=151.