Denisha bought a car for $15,000 and its value depreciated linearly. After 3 years, the value was $11,250. What is the amount of yearly depreciation?
Question 1 answers
A)$2,000
B)$1,500
C)$1,250
D)$750

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Denisha bought a car for $15,000 and its value depreciated linearly.  After 3 years, the value was $11,250.  What is the amount of yearly depreciation?
Question 1 answers
		A)$2,000
		B)$1,500
		C)$1,250
		D)$750

watchmath · Answer

If the price depreciate x dollars each year, then after 3 years the price become
15,000 - 3x but that is equal to 11,250
So we have 15,000 - 3x =11,250
Now solve for x.

anonymous · Answer

i got x=1250 thanks DARLING (: your AMAZINGGG!