General Term of Arithmetic Sequence that Models the Potential Annual Salaries Date of Exam November 2016 Subject Mathematics, Surveying and Transportation Engineering Problem A job posted at jobstreet.com offered a starting salary of \$40,000 per year and guaranteeing a raise of \$1600 per year for the rest of 5 years. Write the general term for the arithmetic sequence that models potential annual salaries. A. an = 38,400 + 1600n B. an = 33,400 + 2600n C. an = 36,400 + 1400n D. an = 34,400 +1800n Answer Key Click here to show or hide the Answer Key [ A ] Solution Click here to expand or collapse this section $a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d$ $a_n = 40,000 + (n - 1)(1600)$ $a_n = 40,000 + 1600n - 1600$ $a_n = 38,400 + 1600n$ ← Answer: [ A ] Category College Algebra Arithmetic Progression Annual Salary Log in or register to post comments
