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You bought a guitar 6 years ago for $400. If its value decreases by

about 13% per year, how much is your guitar worth now?

$351.23

$226.55

$322

$173.45

User Paolo M
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your answer should be $173.45
User TechyDude
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Answer:

$173.45

Explanation:

the beginning value is $400. if it loses 13%, that means it keeps 87% of its value. so you multiply by 0.87 6 times for each year

User Kane Cheshire
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