3. A student was asked to find the value of a $2500 item after 4 years. The item was depreciating at a rate of 20% per year. What is wrong with the student's work. 2500(0.2)* = 4

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Section7.7: Simple And Compound Interest
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3. A student was asked to find the value of a $2500 item after 4
years. The item was depreciating at a rate of 20% per year. What is
wrong with the student's work.
2500(0.2)* = 4
Transcribed Image Text:3. A student was asked to find the value of a $2500 item after 4 years. The item was depreciating at a rate of 20% per year. What is wrong with the student's work. 2500(0.2)* = 4
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