SOLUTION: 5.Zeus Industries bought a computer for $2538. It is expected to depreciate at a rate of 20% per year. What will the value of the computer be in 4 years?
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Question 1002741: 5.Zeus Industries bought a computer for $2538. It is expected to depreciate at a rate of 20% per year. What will the value of the computer be in 4 years?
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Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since it loses 20% per year, it retains 80% per year, so value V is
V = 2538 * (.80)^4
V = $1039.56
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