The winner of the first annual tom morris golf invitational won $150 in the competition which was held in 1908. in 2015, the winner received $1,550,000. if the winner's purse continues to increase at the same interest rate, how much will the winner receive in 2042?

$ 15,532,522.20

Step-by-step explanation:

Let r be the annual rate of increasing ( in percentage ),

Here, the winning amount on 1908, P = $ 150,

Number of years from 1908 to 2015, t = 107,

Thus, the winning amount in 2015,

According to the question,

A = $1,550,000,

By graphing calculator,

Now, the number of years from 1908 to 2042, t = 134,

Hence, the winning amount in 2042,

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