Question

Suppose a computer valued at $2765 depreciates at a rate of 30% per year. Estimate the numbers of years it will take for the computers value to be less than 350$!!
Help me...... PLs!
I will give medal!

Answer 1

2765x.30

Answer 2

I don't get it

Answer 3

your pretty much dividing 2765 by thirty

Answer 4

wich would be .017

Answer 5

No, @griefer101

You'll have to use something like an exponential decay formula

Answer 6

sorry already forgot that its a percent

Answer 7

But the question asks for the amount of years which would either be
a: 8
B:6
C:3
D:30

Answer 8

\[\Large A = P(1 - a)^t\]
P is the starting amount, a is the decay rate, as a decimal NOT as a percent.

Answer 9

Oh ok so then the answer is 6?

Answer 10

Idk, I didn't work it out for you, and you didn't show me any reason why it's 6.

Answer 11

I worked it out, it seems like 6 is the answer thank you so much!
I'll you a medal!
thanks!

Answer 12

I don't think 6 is correct...

Answer 13

it has to either be
6
3
8
30

I noticed the higher the number the smaller the number is
When I plug 6 in I get 325, which is maller that 350. 8 Is even smaller, which is not what we want. And 8 is bigger than 350. which isn't what we want either.

Whats the answer then can you help? @agent0smith

Answer 14

Show your work since I have no idea what you are doing.

Answer 15

Actually yes, you're correct, 6 is right.