Question

16) Kevin bought a new computer or $540. The value of the computer decreases by 1/3 each year(multiply). Make a table to show the value of the computer after 0, 1, and 2 years. Complete thetable using this information.

Answer 1

Initially when you just buy your computer the price will be intact.

So for year 0, the price of your computer is 540.

For the next year, the price of the computer is 540÷3 = 180

So for year 1, the price of your computer is 180

and then for year 2, the price of your computer is 180÷3=60

So for year 2, the price of your computer is 60

Therefore the table would look like this

0 -----------> 540

1 ------------> 180

2 ------------> 60