In 1895, the first Putting Green Championship was held. The winners prize money was $240. In 2016, the winners check was $1,440,000.

a.	What was the percentage increase per year in the winners check over this period? (Do not round intermediate calculations and enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)
b.	If the winners prize increases at the same rate, what will it be in 2031?