The value of a car depreciates every year at a constant rate. Gary bought a car for $25,000 in the year 2013. If the value of the car is expected to depreciate 15% annually, what can Gary expect for the value of his car in the year 2017?

Respuesta :

in 2017 the car would be worth $10,000 after deprecating by 15% annually
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Answer:

He can expect $ 13,050.16 ( approx )

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

The original cost of the car, P = $ 25,000

Annual rate of decreasing, r = 15 %,

Time, t = 4 years ( From 2013 to 2017 ),

Thus, the new cost of the car after 4 years,

[tex]A=P(1-\frac{r}{100})^t[/tex]

[tex]=25000(1-\frac{15}{100})^4[/tex]

[tex]=25000(1-0.15)^4[/tex]

[tex]=25000(0.85)^4[/tex]

[tex]=13,050.1562\approx \$ 13,050.16[/tex]

Hence, the he can expect $ 13050.16 value of his car in the year 2017.