A vehicle purchased for $22400 depreciates at a constant rate of 13% each year. Its value after t years can be modeled by the equation A = P(0.87), where P is the original value of the vehicle. Determine the number of years that it takes for the vehicle to depreciate to $8000 Round to the nearest tenth.

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A vehicle purchased for $22400 depreciates at a constant rate of 13% each year. Its value after t years can
be modeled by the equation A = P(0.87), where P is the original value of the vehicle.
Determine the number of years that it takes for the vehicle to depreciate to $8000
Round to the nearest tenth.
Transcribed Image Text:A vehicle purchased for $22400 depreciates at a constant rate of 13% each year. Its value after t years can be modeled by the equation A = P(0.87), where P is the original value of the vehicle. Determine the number of years that it takes for the vehicle to depreciate to $8000 Round to the nearest tenth.
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