SOLUTION: Use the information in the scenario to solve the problem: A car loses value each year. The value of he car t years from today can be modeled using the function f(t) = 15,000(0.85)

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Question 986281: Use the information in the scenario to solve the problem:
A car loses value each year. The value of he car t years from today can be modeled using the function f(t) = 15,000(0.85) to the t power. If Elizabeth wants to sell her car in 2 1/3 years, what will the car's value be when she sells it?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Use table of logarithms or a scientific calculator.

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