A car was purchased for $3,495 and will depreciate 20% each year.

Find a linear function for the value of the car at time t in years. Define variables clearly.
Graph the function you found in part A.
A claim is made that the car will not be worth anything in five years. Do you agree with this claim? Explain. In your explanation include the following:
State the problem in your own words.
Describe the strategy used to solve the problem.
Clearly state your answer and explain why it is reasonable.
Tell whether you agree with the claim, explaining why or why not

1 answer

3495 *.8^t

.8^5 = .328 or about $1150 which is not nothing but is also not much