Problema Solution

Brought a new car for 18,000 once the car is driven off the lot the car depreciates in value 15% each year. How much will the car be worth in 5 years? round to the nearest dollar.

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New car: $18,000

After 1 year: 0.75*18,000

After 2 years: 0.75*0.75*18,000

......

After 5 years: (0.75^5)*18,000 = $4,271 rounded to the nearest dollar

In 5 years the car will be worth $4,271.