Chapter ISG, Problem 3.3.2P

To determine

To complete the table.

Answer to Problem 3.3.2P

Year since 2005 (x)	Cottage price ($ thousand) (y)	Change in y( $ thousand)
0	40	2
1	42	2
2	44	2
3	46	2
4	48	2
5	50	2

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Table of year and cottage price.

Formula used:

Studying the table

Calculation:

For change in y²:

  $=y^2-y^1$

Substituting the value,

  $=44-42$

On solving,

  $=2$

For change in y³:

  $=y^3-y^2$

Substituting the value,

  $=46-44$

On solving,

  $=2$

For change in y⁴:

  $=y^4-y^3$

Substituting the values,

  $=48-46$

On solving,

  $=2$

For change in y⁵:

  $=y^5-y^4$

Substituting the values,

  $=50-48$

On solving,

  $=2$

Hence, the table is

Year since 2005 (x)	Cottage price ($ thousand) (y)	Change in y( $ thousand)
0	40	2
1	42	2
2	44	2
3	46	2
4	48	2
5	50	2