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13) Assume the current cost of milk is $2.70.

Given an annual inflation rate of 3% how
much will milk cost in 30 years?

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Answer:

$6.55

Explanation:

The cost will be multiplied by 1 +3% = 1.03 each year, so after 30 years, the cost will be ...

$2.70 × 1.03^30 ≈ $6.55

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