Baxter is thinking about buying a car for $18,500. The table below shows the projected value of two different cars for three years. Number of years 1 2 3
Car 1 (value in dollars) 17,390 16,346.60 15,365.80
Car 2 (value in dollars) 17,500 16,500 15,500

Part A: What type of function, linear or exponential, can be used to describe the value of each of the cars after a fixed number of years? Explain your answer. (2 points)

Part B: Write one function for each car to describe the value of the car f(x), in dollars, after x years. (4 points)

Part C: Baxter wants to purchase a car that would have the greatest value in 9 years. Will there be any significant difference in the value of either car after 9 years? Explain your answer, and show the value of each car after 9 years.

To complete your spring schedule, you must add calculus and physics. at 9: 30, there are three calculus sections and two physics sections; while at 11: 30, there are two calculus sections and three physics sections. how many ways can you complete your schedule if your only open periods are 9: 30 and 11: 30?

Using two or more complete sentences, describe how you can find a vector parallel to b=-2,3

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease