Question

A computer cost $800. It loses 1/4 of its value every year after it is purchased. complete the table to show the value of the computer at the listed times. Write an equation representing the values, v, of the computer, years after it is purchased. Used your equation to find v when t is 5. What does this value of v mean?

Answer 1

Answer:

The value after 0 years = $ 800

The value after 1 year = $600

The value after 2 years = $450

The value after 3 years = $337.5

The value after n years = computer cost at (n-1) year -

Step-by-step explanation:

• he cost of computer = $ 800
• It losed 1/4th of value every year.
• The value of computer after 0 years = cost of computer = $ 800
• The value after 1 year = 800 - ( ) = $600
• The value after 2 years = 600 - ( ) = $450
• The value after 3 years = 450 - ( ) = $337.5
• The value after n years = computer cost at (n-1) year -