If College Tuition Increases by 3% Per Year, How Does

question 52

Multiple Choice

If college tuition increases by 3% per year, how does your fourth-year tuition compare with your first-year tuition?

• A) It is 12% more.
• B) It is 9% more.
• C) It is about 9.3% more.
• D) It is about 12.5% more.

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