document.write( "Question 777837: the cost of a scooter depriciates every year by 15% of its value at the beginning of the year.if the present price is 8000 find the price after 1 year and 2years \n" ); document.write( "

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Depreciates by 15% per year
\n" ); document.write( "100 - 15 = 85
\n" ); document.write( "85/100 = 0.85
\n" ); document.write( "1st year:
\n" ); document.write( "8000 * 0.85^1 = 6800
\n" ); document.write( "2nd year:
\n" ); document.write( "8000 * 0.85^2 = 5780.
\n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps.
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