The value in dollars of car A, as a function of the time in years since it was purchased, can be found by using this function.

A(t)=18,000(0.81)^t
The value of car B as a function of time since it was purchased is shown in the table below.

Time Since Purchase

(Years)

Value

(Dollars)

0 16,000
1 13,600
2 11,560
3 9,826
4 8,352
Which Statement correctly compares the changing values of Cars A and B?

(1 point)
Responses

Car A has a lower initial purchase price than car B. Then the value of car A decreases by a greater percent each year than does the value of car B.
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Car A has a higher initial purchase price than car B. Then the value of car A decreases by a greater percent each year than does the value of car B.

Car A has a higher initial purchase price than car B. Then the value of car B decreases by a greater percent each year than does the value of car A.

Car A has a lower initial purchase price than car B. Then the value of car B decreases by a greater percent each year than does the value of car A.

1 answer

Car A has a higher initial purchase price than car B. Then the value of car A decreases by a greater percent each year than does the value of car B.