The cost C of a gallon of gasoline at a certain station in 1974 was $0.49. In 2005 the cost was $2.85. Assuming the exponential-growth model applies:

(a) Find the exponential-growth rate, and write the equation.
(b) Find the cost of a gallon of gasoline at this station in 2020.


(a) 0.056796 ;

(b) $6.68

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