One year, a group of doctors held a fundraiser and sent $35,885 to a clinic in need of support. Every year after that, the doctors sent another $2500. After how many years will the total amount sent by the doctors first exceed $250,000?

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Tyrell Andrews

1 September, 23:53

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Corey Hodge · Answer 1

2500Y + 35,885 = 250,000

2500Y + 35885 - 35885 = 250,000 - 35885

2500Y/2500 = 214115/2500

Y = 85.64

85 years is the answer

y=years