SOLUTION: a computer is purchased for $3200.00. Its value each year is about 79% of the value the preceding year. Its value, in dollars, after t years is given by the exponential function V(

Question 113746: a computer is purchased for $3200.00. Its value each year is about 79% of the value the preceding year. Its value, in dollars, after t years is given by the exponential function V(t)=3200(0.79)t. Find the value of the computer after 2 years.
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Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3,200(.79)^2
3,200*.6241=$1,997.12 IS THE VALUE AFTER 2 YEARS.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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