The value of Ahmed’s car depreciates at a rate of $350 per year. She initially purchased the car for $14800. Noor purchased a boat at the same time for $16700. The boat depreciates at a rate of 7% per year. a) Which item is worth more after 3 years? How much more is this item worth compared to the other item? b) Which item is worth more after 7 years? How much more is this item worth compared to the other item to the nearest dollar? c) After how many years will the car and the boat have approximately the same value?
Unitary Method
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Speed, Time, and Distance
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Profit and Loss
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Units and Measurements
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The value of Ahmed’s car depreciates at a rate of $350 per year. She initially purchased the car for $14800. Noor purchased a boat at the same time for $16700. The boat depreciates at a rate of 7% per year.
a) Which item is worth more after 3 years? How much more is this item worth compared to the other item?
b) Which item is worth more after 7 years? How much more is this item worth compared to the other item to the nearest dollar?
c) After how many years will the car and the boat have approximately the same value?
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