Question 959039
Let {{{ n }}} = number of years after purchase
Let {{{ V }}} = the bike's current value
{{{ V = 600 - 55n }}}
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{{{ V = 600 - 55*3.5 }}}
{{{ V = 600 - 192.5 }}}
{{{ V = 407.5 }}}
After 3.5 years, the bicycle is worth $407.50
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{{{ 0 = 600 - 55n }}}
{{{ 55n = 600 }}}
{{{ n = 10.91 }}}
In about 10 years and 11 months,
the bike will be worth zero