Mariah starts working for Faraway Outfitters with a salary of $33,000. She receives a 3% raise on her salary every six months. On the other hand, the job at EcoAdventure Tours offers a starting salary of $280 with a 4% raise every three months.
a. Write an equation to represent Mariah's salary after t years working for Faraway Outfitters.
b. Write an equation to represent Mariah's salary after t years working for EcoAdventure Tours.
c. Mariah plans to buy a new car in 5 years. If she continues working at the same job for the next 5 years, which job offer will provide the highest salary at that time? Provide an explanation.