Question

Assume that the sales of a computer retail store are approximated by a linear function. Sales were $990,000 in 1983 and $2,830,000 in 1988. Let x=0 represent 1983. Find the equation given yearly sales. Estimate sales in 1991.

Answer 1

The answer is $3,934,000

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Answer 2

it can't be linear. it has to be an exponential growth soo the equation would be 2,830,000(990,000/12)^ 8