Mr Mulei saved Kshs. 2,000 during the first year of employment. In each subsequent year, he saved 15% more than the previous year, until he...

      

Mr Mulei saved Kshs. 2,000 during the first year of employment. In each subsequent year, he saved 15% more than the previous year, until he retired.
a) How much did he save in the third year?
b)How much did he save in the 4^th year?
c) Find the common ratio between the savings in the two consecutive years?

  

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sharon kalunda answered the question on August 23, 2019 at 07:28

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