Question

its a test and im confused

Answer 1

Answer:

Increase in amount: $1247

Year-end amount: $7047

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply 5800 by the decimal form of 21.8% (it's 0.215.) That gives us 1247, which is the number by which it increased. Add $1247 to $5800 to get the year end amount.