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What is the value, after 7 years, of a 2014 Ford Mustang that originally costs $25,000.00 if it depreciates at a rate of 8% per year? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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Answer:

13946

Explanation:

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User Cmlaverdiere
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For this case we have an exponential function of the form:


y = A (b) ^ x

Where,

  • A: original cost
  • b: rate of change
  • x: number of years

Therefore, replacing values we have:


y = 25000 * (0.92) ^ 7\\y = 13946

Answer:

the value, after 7 years, of a 2014 Ford Mustang is:


y = 13946

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