Question

The following table shows the expressions that represent the sales of 4 companies:


Company A B C D
Sales 170(1.04)x 330(1.80)x 250(0.06)x 120(1.09)x


Rank the company sales by smallest to largest percent of increase and select the correct answer below.
A, B, C, D
A, C, B, D
D, A, C, B
C, A, D, B

Answer 1

a,c,b,d is what i came up with

Answer 2

@welshfella

Answer 3

@jigglypuff314

Answer 4

You need a quick in-line coding lesson.

330(1.08)x is very confusing, since simple juxtaposition normally is deemed multiplication. Did you mean 330 * 1.08 * x?

330(1.08)^x will usually be construed as \(330\cdot 1.08^{x}\), which, I am guessing, is what you mean.

Remember this rule. Things simply written next to each other tend to mean multiplication. If you mean exponentiation, you should use the operator that means exponentiation.

You have them ordered correctly.

Answer 5

yeah they are exponents

Answer 6

so was i right

Answer 7

This is where I have trouble understanding.

1) You gave the correct response.
2) I told you that you gave the correct response.
3) You're STILL not sure.

How can this be? Gain a little confidence in your ability. Move on to the next one and take pride in getting this one right on the nose.