The median adjusted income in Indiana in1990 was $46,300 and in 20111 was $44,450. FInd the and interpret the average rate of change
Assuming by "20111" you mean 2011.
The difference in years is 2011 and 1990 is 21 years.
In 21 years the rate of change was "-$1850" (44,450 - 6,300).
Furthermore, this can be divided by 21 to get the AVERAGE rate of change in 1 year
21 years / -1850 = -$88.096 (3 DP)