SOLUTION: Lisa earned $17000 her first year at city hall. After each year she received a 6% raise. Find her total earnings for her first five years on the job. I have the correct answer b

Question 613547: Lisa earned $17000 her first year at city hall. After each year she received a 6% raise. Find her total earnings for her first five years on the job.
I have the correct answer by taking the long route, but I know there is a shorter way.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi, 

Lisa earned $17000 her first year at city hall

 After each year she received a 6% raise. 

Find her total earnings for her first five years on the job.

 = $95,830.58 

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