SOLUTION: A home purchased for $300,000 depreciated 8% over a 1-year period. What was the value of the home at the end of the year?

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Question 108308: A home purchased for $300,000 depreciated 8% over a 1-year period.
What was the value of the home at the end of the year?
Answer by Annabelle1(69) About Me  (Show Source):
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you need to find 8% and minus is from the original value
8% of 300000 is 8/100*300000=24000
300000-24000=$276000