Question

In 1895, the first putting green championship was held. the winner’s prize money was $190. in 2014, the winner’s check was $1,490,000. what was the percentage increase per year in the winner’s check over this period?

Answer 1

The interest rate is 7.83%

Step-by-step explanation:

The winner price in the year 1895 = $190

The winner price in the year 2014 = $1490000

Time duration between, 2014 – 1895 = 119 years

Now we have to find the interest rate at which the winner price has been increased. Thus, use the below formula to find the interest rate.

Future value = present value (1+ r)^n

Future value = $1490000

Present value = $190

n = 119

Now insert the values in the formula.

1490000 = 190(1 + r)^119

1490000 / 190 = (1+r)^119

r = 0.07826 or 7.83%