document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=296875>Question 296875</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Question: A new car that sells for $18,000 depreciates 25% per year. Write a function that models the value of the car. Find the value of the car after 4 yr.- All I have is a formula and im not sure how to use it -Pert... the way that i work it out i put the \"principle\" for P, then type the number \"e\" then the ^ button and .25 * 4 so it ends up looking like this in the caluclator:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "18000e^(.25*4) and i get 18000 still....its driving me nuts and my teacher doesnt explain it well..HELP!! </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "try ___ V = 18000 (1 - .25)^y </SPAN>\n" );
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