Question

You accept a job as an environmental engineer that pays a salary of $45,000 in the first year. After the first year, your salary increases by 3.5% per year.

Write a rule giving your salary for your nth year of employment.
a ( n ) = ______

Answer 1

a(n) is equal to $45,000

(1.035)n-1

Explanation:

Answer 2

a(n) = 45000 (1.035)n-1