Question

A certain computer loses half of its value every two years. If the value of the computer after 3 years is 425, what was the initial value of the computer

Answer 1

Answer:

1,700      

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the initial value of the computer is shown below:

Let us assume the value of a certain computer in the first year is X

In the second year, it is $\frac{X}{2}$

In the third year, it is $\frac{X}{2}$

In the fourth year, it is $\frac{X}{4}$

Now it is given that after 3 years, the value of the computer is = 425 i.e equal to

$\frac{X}{4} = 425$

So, X = 1,700

Hence, the initial value of the computer is 1,700