SOLUTION: 4. A man earned $3500 the first year he worked. If he received a raise of $600 at the end of each year, what was his salary during the 15th year?

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Question 38568: 4. A man earned $3500 the first year he worked. If he received a raise of $600 at the end of each year, what was his salary during the 15th year?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Well during his fifteenth year, he has already received 14 raises. Thus his salary during that year would be
3500 + 14(600) =
3500 + 8400 =
$11,900