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Sara bought a used car for $10,000. She learned from online that the value of a car depreciated 15% per year. What is the formula for the value of Sam's car after t years? Also, what would be the value of Sam's car in 5 years?

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Answer:

Explanation:

Value of Sam's car after t years =

=
=10000*(1-(15)/(100))^(t)\\\\=10000*((85)/(100))^(t)\\\\=10000*(0.85)^(t)

Value of Sam's car in 5 years=


=10000*(0.85)^(5)\\\\=10000*0.4437\\\\

= $ 4437

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