Express a Regional Rate per Thousand - Practice 2

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A rate per 1,000 equals count divided by population, multiplied by 1,000. Keep the event, area and time window consistent. A rate is not a percentage unless the denominator is 100. These are fictional tree counts.

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30 newly planted trees for 2,000 residents is 15 new trees per 1,000 residents in the stated year.

Question 1 Fictional district Fern: 154 trees planted this year, 7000 residents. How many new trees per 1,000 residents? Answer

Question 2 Fictional district Glen: 192 trees planted this year, 8000 residents. How many new trees per 1,000 residents? Answer

Question 3 Fictional district Hill: 234 trees planted this year, 9000 residents. How many new trees per 1,000 residents? Answer

Question 4 Fictional district Iris: 280 trees planted this year, 10000 residents. How many new trees per 1,000 residents? Answer

Question 5 Fictional district Juniper: 330 trees planted this year, 11000 residents. How many new trees per 1,000 residents? Answer