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4MA1/1H Jun 2019, Question 8: Compound Interest

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1H (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Find the boat's value on 1st January 2019 after buying it for $170000 on 1st January 2016, with 8% yearly depreciation, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 10.92 × 170000 = 156400
  2. 20.92 × 156400 = 143888
  3. 30.92 × 143888 = 132376.96
  4. 4132376.96 ≈ 132377

Answer132377

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