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question:
If you spend $250000 on a new car and it is depreciating about 25% per year, how much will it be worth by its fourth year?

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Answer:49%

Step-by-step explanation:

After two years, your car's value decreases to 69% of the initial value. After three years, your car's value decreases to 58% of the initial value. After four years, your car's value decreases to 49% of the initial value. After five years, your car's value decreases to 40% of the initial value

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