Question

AaronÍs mother purchases a new computer for $1750. If she claims a linear depreciation (loss of value) on the computer at a rate of $250 per year, how long will it take for the value of the computer to be $0?
a.

7 years
b.

6 years
c.

5 years
d.

8 years

Answer 1

B seven years because you have to subtract to find the answer

Answer 2

Linear depreciation is represented by the equation $y-mx=0$.

$y=\ 1,750 \\m=250 \\x=? \\ \\1,750=250x \\x= \frac{1,750}{250} \\x=7$ 

Therefore, 7 years.