document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=787693>Question 787693</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hartley opened a food truck business to sell food on the street.  On day 2, the business earned $112. On day 5,the business earned $367.  Hartley assumes that his earnings will continue to increase at the same rate.  How much will the business earn on day 10? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "gross gain for 3 days: 367-112 = 255<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Calculate percent gain per day::<BR>\n" );
document.write( "367 = 255(1+x)^3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.4392 = (1+x)^3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1+x = 1.129<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 0.129<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "How much will the business earn on day 10?<BR>\n" );
document.write( "255*1.129^10 = 255*3.3646 = $857.98<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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