The function cap s times t is equal to 1 comma 000 t plus 30 comma 000 represents how much Jordan earns based on the number of years he's worked. What does the number 1 comma 000 represent?

In S(t) = 1,000t + 30,000, the number multiplying t is the amount Jordan’s earnings increase for each additional year worked. So 1,000 means he gets an extra $1,000 each year. The $30,000 is the starting or base salary.

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