In 1895, the first U.S. Open Golf Championship was held. The winners prize money was $220. In 2019, the winners check was $1,460,000.

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 2044? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)