Math Problem Statement
Madison was offered a job that paid a salary of dollar sign, 73, comma, 000$73,000 in its first year. The salary was set to increase by 1% per year every year. If Madison worked at the job for 21 years, what was the total amount of money earned over the 21 years, to the nearest whole number?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometric Series
Percentage Growth
Algebra
Formulas
Sum of a geometric series: Sn = a * (1 - r^n) / (1 - r)
Theorems
Geometric Series Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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