In 1895, the first a sporting event was held. The winner's prize money was $130. In...

In 1895, the first a sporting event was held. The winner's prize money was $130. In 2007, the winner's check was $1,173,000. (Do not round your intermediate calculations.)

Required:
(a)	What was the percentage increase per year in the winner's check over this period?

	(Click to select) 8.52 8.57 -24.12 8.47 8.37

(b)	If the winner's prize increases at the same rate, what will it be in 2040?

	(Click to select) 17,430,895.58 17,697,884.24 130.00 16,653,153.67 17,167,814.42

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Expert Solution

Hence, correct option is 8.47

Hence, correct option is $17,167,814.42

jeff jeffy answered 2 days ago

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