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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.) |
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(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 |