Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A machine is purchased for ₹1,00,000. Its value depreciates by 20%20\% at the end of every year. a. (i) Show that the value of the machine after nn years is ₹1,00,000 (0.8)n1,00,000\,(0.8)^{n}. b. (ii) Find the value of the machine after 55 years. c. (iii) Calculate the total amount by which the machine has depreciated during the first 55 years. d. (iv) Determine the least number of years after which the total depreciation exceeds ₹90,000.

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