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When he started his job in 2010, James’ yearly salary was $3500. By 2015, his salary was $40,300. Determine the average rate of change in Henry’s salary between 2010 and 2015.

Algebra for College Students

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285195780

Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Chapter1: Basic Concepts And Properties

Section1.2: Operations With Real Numbers

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