Answer:
The precise nominal rate you have to earn to be able to buy 20 shirts next year is $510.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Earnings today = $425
Number of shirts bought = 17
Therefore, the cost of each shirt = $425/17 = $25
If the price of shirts increases by 2%, the new cost will be $25.50 ($25 * 1.02)
This implies that to be able to buy 20 shirts next year, you will earn $510 ($25.50 * 20).
b) In this case, earnings are influenced by the number and price of shirts needed next year.
