Question 7 • Precalculus
Gas costs rise by 8% each month, so for the four months of classes the estimated costs are $50(1.08), $50(1.08)^2, $50(1.08)^3, and $50(1.08)^4. Adding these gives about $243.33, so Carissa should budget $243.33.
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