In 1895, the first U.S. Open Golf Championship was held. The winner's prize money was $160. In 2019, the winner's check was $1,400,000. What was the percentage increase per year in the winner's check over this period? (Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) b. If the winner's prize increases at the same rate, what will it be in 2050? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) Answer is complete but not entirely correct. a. Increase per year b. Winners prize in 2050 $ 7.59% 13,522,505.56 X

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In 1895, the first U.S. Open Golf Championship was held. The winner's prize money was
$160. In 2019, the winner's check was $1,400,000.
a. What was the percentage increase per year in the winner's check over this period?
(Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent
rounded to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)
b. If the winner's prize increases at the same rate, what will it be in 2050? (Do not
round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g.,
32.16.)
Answer is complete but not entirely correct.
7.59 %
a. Increase per year
b. Winners prize in 2050
$
13,522,505.56
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Transcribed Image Text:In 1895, the first U.S. Open Golf Championship was held. The winner's prize money was $160. In 2019, the winner's check was $1,400,000. a. What was the percentage increase per year in the winner's check over this period? (Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) b. If the winner's prize increases at the same rate, what will it be in 2050? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) Answer is complete but not entirely correct. 7.59 % a. Increase per year b. Winners prize in 2050 $ 13,522,505.56 Return to question
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