Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 11 - Review - Page 668: 41

Answer

Job A: 48,300 at fifth year Job B: 46,600 at fifth year

Work Step by Step

Job A: 39500 starting salary, raise of 2200 per year Job B: 41000 starting salary, raise of 1400 per year Job A: $a_5=39500+2200*(5-1)$ $a_5=39500+2200*4$ $a_5=39500+8800$ $a_5 = 48300$ Job B: $a_5=41000 +1400*(5-1)$ $a_5=41000+1400*4$ $a_5=41000+5600$ $a_5=46600$ Job A: 48,300 at fifth year Job B: 46,600 at fifth year
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