SOLUTION: A certain car depreciates about 15% each year. The original value of the car is $20,000 what is the function for this and how long will it take for the value of the car to reach 10

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Question 1113453: A certain car depreciates about 15% each year. The original value of the car is $20,000 what is the function for this and how long will it take for the value of the car to reach 10,000
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Keeps 85% each year








4 years 3 months
(maybe slightly more)

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