So what are u trying to say here. She read in 1/20 of what, minutes, seconds, or what
1st year= 18000 x 0.85 = 15300
2nd year= 15300 x 0.85 = 13005
3rd year= 13005 x 0.85= 11054.25
Y=6 In this equation you also use combine like terms .
You would multiply 2 1/2 and 3 3/4, which would give you 9.375 or as a mixed number 9 7/8