Question

A computer costs $800. It loses ¼ of its value every 2 years after it is purchased.

How much will the computer be worth in 6 years?

Answer 1

Answer: The value of the computer at time 0 is $800

The value of the computer at time 1 is $600

The value of the computer at time 2 is $450

The value of the computer at time 3 is $337.50

The value of the computer at time t is (n - 1) x 3/4

Explanation:

Answer 2

The computer will be worth $200.

Explanation:

A quarter of $800 is $200, so the computer loses $200 dollars in value every two years. Since 6÷2 is 3, you multiple $200 by 3 to get $600. You then subtract $600 from $800 and get $200.