1. The number of crimes reported in a city is 600 in 2009. If the number increased at a rate of 6% per year from 2004 to 2009, find the number of crimes reported in 2004 correct to the nearest integer.
Solution:
Let x be the number of crimes reported in 2004.
2.The value of a mobile phone is $2820 now and its value decreases by 12% per year. Find its values 3 years ago. (Give yur answers correct to the nearest integer.)