18. A machine depreciates by 40% in the first year, by 25% in the second year and by 10% per annum for the next three years, each percentage being calculated on the diminishing value. What is the average percentage of depreciation for the entire period ?
18. A machine depreciates by 40% in the first year, by 25% in the second year and by 10% per annum for the next three years, each percentage being calculated on the diminishing value. What is the average percentage of depreciation for the entire period ?
Algebra for College Students
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Chapter10: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
Section10.2: Applications Of Exponential Functions
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