Mr Brown salary is $32,000 and increases $300 each year. Write a sequence showing the salary for the first 5 years. When will he make over $34,700.

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Mr Brown salary is $32,000 and increases $300 each year.  Write a sequence showing the salary for the first 5 years. When will he make over $34,700.

Steve · Answer

In the nth year he makes 32000+300(n-1) so, when does that exceed 34700? 32000+300(n-1) > 34700 300(n-1) > 2700 n-1 > 9 n > 10