Answer:
On November 1, 2024, the salary offered by Company A would be higher than the salary offered by Company B ($98,309.70 > $97,418.89).
Explanation:
Company A Company B
Date Salary Salary
Nov. 1, 2020 $75,000 $90,000
Nov. 1, 2021 $80,250 $91,800
Nov. 1, 2022 $85,867.50 $93,636
Nov. 1, 2023 $91,878.23 $95,508.72
Nov. 1, 2024 $98,309.70 $97,418.89
We can use the future value formula to determine the salaries for any given year:
FV = PV x (1 + r)ⁿ
PV = $75,000
r = 7%
or
PV = $90,000
r = 2%