Computer Company A had total sales of 4.9 billion dollars in 2013. Its sales have been declining at the rate of 0.22 billion dollars per year. Computer Company B, another major manufacturer of computers, had total sales of 1.64 billion dollars in 2013. Its sales have been increasing at a rate of 0.19 billion dollars per year.
A. What will Computer Company A’s and Computer Company B’s predicted total sales be for the year 2022?
B. In how many years will Computer Company A’s predicted total sales reach 4.24 billion dollars?
A. Computer Company A’s predicted total sales for the year 2022 will be 3.78 billion dollars and Computer Company B’s predicted total sales for the year 2022 will be 2.45 billion dollars.
B. Computer Company A’s predicted total sales will reach 4.24 billion dollars in 2027.
AAAaannndd the bot gets it wrong yet again!
Since it blew B, I assume it also botched A.
B. 4.9-0.22x = 1.64+0.19x
x = 7.95
2013 + 8 = 2021