The table shows the number of audio cassette tapes shipped for several years during the period 1994-2002 year 1994- tapes shipped (millions) 345 year 1996 shipped- 225 year1998 shipped 159 year 2000 shipped 76 year 2002 shipped 31 a. write and equation that models the number of taped shipped (in millions) as a function of the number of years since 1994. b. at about what rate did the number of tapes shipped chanage over time?

Francisco's credit card has an apr of 28.98%, calculated on the previous monthly balance. his credit card record for the last 7 months is shown in the table below francisco is trying to figure out what this all means. answer the following questions: what is the total amount that francisco has paid in interest over the 7 months? what is the total amount that francisco has made in payments over the 7 months? how much of francisco's payments have gone to paying down the principal on his account? what is francisco's new balance at the end of month 8? what will francisco be charged for interest for month 8?