You have accepted a job from a company that will pay you $38,900 in the first year of employment and will give you a 3% raise for each year thereafter. How much will you earn if you work for that company for 5 years?
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In the second year, you will earn $38,900 * (1 + 0.03) = $38,900 * 1.03. In the third year, you will earn $38,900 * (1.03)^2. In the fourth year, you will earn $38,900 * (1.03)^3. In the fifth year, you will earn $38,900 * (1.03)^4. Show more…
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