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A car is purchased for $20,000. In two years, the car is valued at $18,050. What is the rate of depreciation of the car?

a. 5%
b. 6%
c. 8%
d. 10%

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A. 5

20000- 18050 = 1950
1950/2 = 975
975/20000 = .48 (round to 5)

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The rate of depreciation in this car is A. 5%
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