Question

Harry started a new job in 2003. His salary was $31,000. At the beginning of the next year he will receive a raise of $1500. Assume he will receive the same raise every year.

a. Write a function rule for finding Harry's salary after 2003.
b. Find Harry's salary in 2008.

Answer 1

Explanation:

a)

S=31000+1500Y

Where S is salary and Y is # of years

b)

Salary in 5 years;

=31000+1500(5)

=31000+7500

=38500

Answer 2

Harry started a new job in 2003. His salary was $31,000. At the beginning of the next year he will receive a raise of $1500. Assume he will receive the same raise every year.

S=31000+1500Y Where S is salary and Y is # of years b) Salary in 5 years; =31000+1500(5) =31000+7500 =38500

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