(The numbers of locations as of October 1 are given.)
The number N of locations of a popular coffeehouse chain is given in the table. (The numbers of locations as of October 1 are given.)
| Year | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 8575 | 10,244 | 12,443 | 15,007 | 16,678 |
(a) Find the average rate of growth between each pair of years.
| 2004 to 2006 | locations/year |
| 2006 to 2007 | locations/year |
| 2005 to 2006 | locations/year |
