Abigail earned $£ 400$ in the first year of her paper round. Each year her earnings increased by $10 \%$.
How much money did Abigail earn in the third year of her paper round?
Give your answer in pounds $(£)$.
Earnings in first year
Earnings in second year
Earnings in third year
$£ 400$
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$\boxed{Abigail earned £484 in the third year of her paper round.}$

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Step 1 ：Let's find Abigail's earnings in the second year by multiplying her first-year earnings by 1.10: $400 * 1.10 = 440$

Step 2 ：Now, let's find her earnings in the third year by multiplying her second-year earnings by 1.10: $440 * 1.10 = 484$

Step 3 ：$\boxed{Abigail earned £484 in the third year of her paper round.}$