Question

According to the Census Bureau, in October 2016, the average house price in the United States was $354,900. In October 2000, the average price was $215,100. What was the annual increase in the price of the average house sold? (Do not round intermediate calculations)

Answer 1

Answer:

3.18%

Explanation:

Calculation for the annual increase in the price of the average house sold

We are suppose to use this formula FV = PV (1+r)^t but since we are looking for R the formula to use will be:

R = (FV / PV)^1/16– 1

Let note that 2016-2000 will give us 16 years

Where,

FV=$354,900

PV=$215,100

Let plug in the formula

R= ( $354,900/$215,100 )^1/8)16– 1

R=(1.6499)^1/16-1

R=1.0318-1

R=0.0318×100

R=3.18%

Therefore the annual increase in the price of the average house sold will be 3.18%