A bird-watching club has been recording the number of sightings of the Bald Eagle since 1950. In that year, 5000 sightings were made. By 1990, the number of sightings during that year had dropped to 600. However, in 1990, new legislation was enacted and a sanctuary was established in the area. By 2005, there were 1650 sightings of the eagle.

A. What was the rate of decline in the number of sightings per year from 1950 until 1990?

B. What was the change in the rate of sightings per year from 1950 to 2005?

C. What was the rate of increase in the number of sightings per year from 1990 to 2

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A bird-watching club has been recording the number of sightings of the Bald Eagle since 1950.  In that year, 5000 sightings were made.  By 1990, the number of sightings during that year had dropped to 600.  However, in 1990, new legislation was enacted and a sanctuary was established in the area.  By 2005, there were 1650 sightings of the eagle.

A.	What was the rate of decline in the number of sightings per year from 1950 until 1990?

B.	What was the change in the rate of sightings per year from 1950 to 2005?

C.	What was the rate of increase in the number of sightings per year from 1990 to 2