The population of a town is decreasing at a rate proportional to its size. In 1980, the population was 50,000 and in 1990 it was 44,000. Estimate what the population will be in 2000.

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The population of a town is decreasing at a rate proportional to its size.
In 1980, the population was 50,000 and in 1990 it was 44,000.
Estimate what the population will be in 2000.
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