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

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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.

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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.
T%5B5%5D+=+17000%281-+%281.06%29%5E5%29%2F%281-%281.06%29%29%29 = $95,830.58