Question

Harry started a new job in 2003. His salary was $31,000. At the beginning of the next year he will receive a raise of $1500. Assume he will receive the same raise every year.
a. Write a function rule for finding Harry's salary after 2003.
b. Find Harry's salary in 2008.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

a)

S=31000+1500Y  

Where S is salary and Y is # of years  

b)  

 

Salary in 5 years;  

=31000+1500(5)  

=31000+7500  

=38500  

Answer 2

Harry started a new job in 2003. His salary was $31,000. At the beginning of the next year he will receive a raise of $1500. Assume he will receive the same raise every year.

S=31000+1500Y  Where S is salary and Y is # of years b)  Salary in 5 years; =31000+1500(5)  =31000+7500  =38500

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