Asked by Anonymous

The Inflation Problem. If a person makes $30,000 in 2004 and the inflation rate is 4% annually, how much is this salary worth in the year 2008 (in terms of 2004 dollars)?

Would I just add by 4% for 4 years?
Answered by Reiny
No, his salary would be worth LESS than $30,000 in the year 2008

value = 30000(1 - .04)4 = $25,480.40

Answered by Anonymous
I would not have figured that out. Thank you
Answered by Reiny
just noticed a typo

my last line should have been

value = 30000(1 - .04)^4 = $25,480.40
Answered by lisa
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