In 2010 an item cost $9.00. The price increase by 1.5% each year. a. What is the initial value? $

b. What is the growth factor?

c. How much will it cost in 2030? Round your answer to the nearest cent

Currently, the largest cruise ship has a tonnage of 225,282 gross tons (gt). which of the following is a reasonable estimate for the tonnage of this cruise ship? a. 2 × 10^5 gt b. 2 × 10^6 gt c. 2 × 10^-5 gt d. 2 × 10^-6 gt