Question

Write an equation to show the relationship between the cost to play a high school sport last year and this year, after the 3% increase. Let y represent

the dollar amount it cost to play a high school sport last year, and let t represent the dollar amount it costs to play a high school sport this year, after
the increase.

Answer 1

t=1.03y

Explanation:

3% means 0.03

3% increase: 1+0.03

t=(1+0.03)y=1.03y