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Jane Marko buys a car for $43,900.00. In three years, the car depreciates 48% in value. How much is the car worth in three years? A. $21,950.00 B. $22,828.00 C. $22,000.00 D. $21,072.00

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The answer is B. 22,828.00
User Edwin Cheong
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first we need to find out what is 48% of 43,900.00.

43900 * (48)/(100) = 21072
the car is 48% cheaper than three years ago so we need to subtract 21,072.00. from 43,900.00.

43900 - 21072 = 22828
B is correct
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