SOLUTION: Annual losses for a manufacturing company in Texas increased from $135,000 in 2004 to 220,000 in 2009. Predict the losses in 2011.

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Question 450100: Annual losses for a manufacturing company in Texas increased from $135,000 in 2004 to 220,000 in 2009. Predict the losses in 2011.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

( 220,000-135,000)/5yr = $85,000/5yr = $17,000 increase in losses per year

 Prediction or 2009 = $220,000 + $34,000 = $254,000 in losses in 2011