Tonya gets a job that pays $35,000 per year. She is promised a $1,500 raise each year.
At this rate, what will her salary be in 5 years?
35,000 + 5(1500) = ?
To find Tonya's salary in 5 years, we need to add up all the yearly raises she will receive.
The initial salary is $35,000 per year.
Tonya is promised a $1,500 raise each year.
Therefore, in 1 year, her salary will be $35,000 + $1,500 = $36,500.
In 2 years, her salary will be $36,500 + $1,500 = $38,000.
In 3 years, her salary will be $38,000 + $1,500 = $39,500.
In 4 years, her salary will be $39,500 + $1,500 = $41,000.
In 5 years, her salary will be $41,000 + $1,500 = $42,500.
Therefore, Tonya's salary in 5 years will be $42,500.