The General Term of a Sequence Is Given

question 118

Multiple Choice

The general term of a sequence is given. Determine whether the given sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. If the sequence is arithmetic, find the common difference; if it is geometric, find the common ratio.
-Carla takes a job with a starting salary of $26,000 for the first year with an annual increase of 6% beginning in the second year. What is Carla's salary, to the nearest dollar, in the seventh year?

• A) $36,881
• B) $37,395
• C) $35,480
• D) $39,162

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Spleen

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