Question

Terrence buys a new car for $20,000. The value of the car depreciates by 15% each year. If f(x) represents the value of the car after x years, which function represents the car’s value?

f(x) = 20,000(0.85)x
f(x) = 20,000(0.15)x
f(x) = 20,000(1.15)x
f(x) = 20,000(1.85)x

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

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Answer 2

f(x) = 20,000(0.15)x

15% is (0.15) when divided.