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4MA1/1HR Jun 2022, Question 8: Compound Interest

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

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The question, in short

Calculate the value of a $18 000 car after depreciating 15% per year for 4 years, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 118000 × 0.85 = 15300
  2. 215300 × 0.85 = 13005
  3. 313005 × 0.85 = 11054.25
  4. 411054.25 × 0.85 = 9396.1125
  5. 59396.1125 ≈ 9396

Answer9396

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