document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1109899>Question 1109899</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Suppose an antique clock is expected to be worth $400 after 3 years and $660 after 5 years. What will the clock be worth after 8 years? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "From 5 years to 8 years is a change by 3 years.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Start value from 5 years was 660.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Alternate:<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If you want a linear fit model, then the procedure is different and gives a different value.<BR>\n" );
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