A tuition scale for a state university shows an increase of $1,100 each year.

Part 1: If the initial cost was $27,000, what will the cost of tuition be in twenty two years? (5 points)

Part 2: In complete sentences, explain how an arithmetic sequence was applied. (4 points)

Question

A tuition scale for a state university shows an increase of $1,100 each year. 

Part 1: If the initial cost was $27,000, what will the cost of tuition be in twenty two years? (5 points) 

Part 2: In complete sentences, explain how an arithmetic sequence was applied. (4 points)

anonymous · Answer

1: 27000 + 1100n where n=22

tkhunny · Answer

"$1100 each year"  These words should cause alarms to go off in your head.  This is an arithmetic progression (sequence)!  The change is the same each year.

1 year 1100 (1100*1)
2 years 2200 (1100*2)
3 years 3300 (1100*3)
and so forth,

anonymous · Answer

is that right ?

tkhunny · Answer

Start with 27000 instead of 2700 and you'll have it.

anonymous · Answer

27,000+1100n   n=22
27,00+24200
26900

tkhunny · Answer

Nope.  2700 reappeared

27000 + 24200 = ??

anonymous · Answer

51200

tkhunny · Answer

That's it.  Do you not like the number for some reason?

anonymous · Answer

lol idk :(. i have one more . do you mind helping ?

tkhunny · Answer

Did we answer part 2?

anonymous · Answer

ohh no i didnt  :(

tkhunny · Answer

Ha!  I actually stuck it in up front.  Go read my first post.  See if you find the clue.

anonymous · Answer

use the progression sequence ?

tkhunny · Answer

Next part.  The change is constant.  The first change is some value.  The second change is the same value.  The 33rd change is the same value.  Every year the change is the same!