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The price of a new car is $20,000. If it has a depreciation rate of 18% per year, what is its value in 3 yr?

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Answer:

Explanation:

Depreciation in 1st year= 18%×$20,000=18÷100×$20,000= 0.18×$20,000=$3600

New value=$20,000-$3600=$16,400

Depreciation in 2nd year=18% of $16,400=0.18×16,400=$2,952

New value=$16,400-$2,952=$13,448

Depreciation in 3rd year=18% of $13,448=0.18×$13,448=$2,420.64

New value=$13,448-$2,420.64=$11,027

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User Ralf Hertsch
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Answer: After 3 years the value of the new car would be $11,027.36

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