document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=585112>Question 585112</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The value of a piece of equipment has a decay factor of 0.080 per year. After 5 years, the equipment is worth $98,304. What was the original value of the equipment? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Its value each year is 0.92 of the previous year.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "After 5 years,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Value = OV*0.92^5 = 98304<BR>\n" );
document.write( "OV = 98304/(0.92^5)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "OV =~ $149153.02<BR>\n" );
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