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Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Equations — Unit test

Question 6 • LCSD-CR-Mathematics for College Algebra-S2-1200710

An equation for the depreciation of a car is given by y = A(1 – r)t, where y = current value of the car, A = original cost, r = rate of depreciation, and t = time, in years. The current value of a car is $12,282.50. The car originally cost $20,000 and depreciates at a rate of 15% per year. How old is the car?

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years
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y
years
Option y
3
3 years
4
4 years
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