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A used car has a value of $15,250 when it is purchased in 2012. The value of the car decreases at a rate of 7.5% per year.

Write an exponential function that models the value

of the car over

years.
To the nearest cent, what will be the value of the car after eight years?

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Answer:

8173.42

Explanation:

I just know it's correct

User Justin Cress
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Answer:

after 8 years the value of the car would be $8,173.42

Explanation:

the given P=15250

r=7.5/100=0.075

t=x

y = 15250*(1 - 0.075)^x

after 8 years we would have

x = 8

y = 15250*(1 - 0.075)^8

y = $8,173.42

after 8 years the value of the car would be $8,173.42

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