In 1904, the first Putting Green Championship was held. The winner's prize money was $140. In 2016, the winner's check was $1,177,000. (Do not round intermediate calculations.) a. What was the percentage increase per year in the winner's check over this period? 8.40 -23.95 8.50 8.45 8.30 b. If the winner's prize increases at the same rate, what will it be in 2049? 16,871,204.46 140.00 17,392,450.04 17,129,904.81 16,365, 120.86