Using the equation, y = 12841(1.01)x, predict the cost of an education in a private college in the year 2010. Use x = 20 as this is 20 years after 1990. Round to the nearest year.
A. $14,908
B. $20,628
C. $15,668
D. $19,652

Question

Using the equation, y = 12841(1.01)x, predict the cost of an education in a private college in the year 2010. Use x = 20 as this is 20 years after 1990. Round to the nearest year.
	A.	$14,908
	B.	$20,628
	C.	$15,668
	D.	$19,652

paxpolaris · Answer

just use a calculator: 12841(1.01)^20 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=12841(1.01)%5E20

anonymous · Answer

whenever i use a calculator , i always mess it up somehow and get the wrong answer so i dont trust that anymore . or should i just put it in as 12841 * 1.01 ^ 20 ?

anonymous · Answer

15668.46

paxpolaris · Answer

if you can type the whole thing in your calculator fine...

If you can only do 1 number and operation:
1.01 ^ 20 * 12841

anonymous · Answer

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=12841%281.01%29%5E20 Is a good place too :-)

mertsj · Answer

Be sure to do the power first.