Trent accepted a new job. His job pays him $5 during the first week and his salary increases by $2 every week. How many weeks of work will it take for Trent's total earnings to exceed $1000 for the first time? Round your answer to the closest whole number.
Trent accepted a new job. His job pays him $5 during the first week and his salary increases by $2 every week. How many weeks of work will it take for Trent's total earnings to exceed $1000 for the first time? Round your answer to the closest whole number.
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Trent accepted a new job. His job pays him $5 during the first week and his salary increases by $2 every week.
How many weeks of work will it take for Trent's total earnings to exceed $1000 for the first time? Round your answer to the closest whole number.
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First term = a1 = 5
Common difference= d= 2
Let , it will take n weeks of work for Trent's total earnings to exceed $1000 for the first time
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