Aaron’s mother purchases a new computer for $1750. If she claims a linear depreciation (loss of value) on the computer at a rate of $250 per year, how long will it take for the value of the computer to be $0?
a.

7 years
b.

6 years
c.

5 years
d.

8 years

Question

Aaron’s mother purchases a new computer for $1750. If she claims a linear depreciation (loss of value) on the computer at a rate of $250 per year, how long will it take for the value of the computer to be $0?
a.
	
7 years
b.
	
6 years
c.
	
5 years
d.
	
8 years

anonymous · Answer

what would you multiply 250 by to get 1750 ?

anonymous · Answer

which is another way of asking, what is $1750\div 250$ ?

anonymous · Answer

7 years

anonymous · Answer

that is what i get too