Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 1 - Linear Functions - 1.1 Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 Exercises - Page 12: 28

Answer

a. $P=300+0.05(s)$ b. 500 dollars c. 9000 dollars

Work Step by Step

a. $P=300+0.05(s)$ b. $s=4000$ $P=300+0.05(4000)$ $P=300+200$ $P=500$ c. $P=750$ $750=300+0.05(s)$ $750-300=0.05(s) $450=0.05(s) $450\div0.05=s$ $s=9000$
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