Question

In a certain region, the number of highway accidents increased by 20% over the four years period. How many accidents were there in 2006 if there were 5102 in 2002? When the % increases, you want the original 100% plus 20%.

Answer 1

Equation:

a = 5120

r = 1 + .2 = 1 . 2

f (n ) = 5120 * 1 . 2^n - 1

N = 4 years

f ( 4 ) 5120 * 1 . 2^4 - 1

5120 * 1 . 2^3

We want to know, The number of Highway Accidents in Four Years.

Answer: 8,847 Highway Accidents total:

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