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The value of a new car is expected to decrease by 17% each year. Use the exponential decay model to determine the equivalent quarterly rate. Enter the rate, to the nearest tenth of a percent, in the box.

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= 4.3 % to the nearest tenth


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This will be a quarter of the annual rate

= 17 / 4

= 4 1/4 %

= 4.3 % to the nearest tenth

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