SOLUTION: A computer is purchased for $3200. 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 {{{

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Question 326537: A computer is purchased for $3200. 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

Find the value of the computer after 2 years.
Found 3 solutions by stanbon, rfer, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
V(t)= 3200(0.79)t
Find the value of the computer after 2 years
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V(2) = 3200*0.79^2 = 1997.12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
V(t)=3200(.79)^2
V(t)=1997.12
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A computer is purchased for $3200. 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

Find the value of the computer after 2 years. 

Everywhere you see a , put a 




Now get a calculator and punch out the right side,
and leave the left side just as it is:



Put a dollar mark :



Edwin
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