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4MA1/1FR Jun 2023, Question 25: Compound Interest

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

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The question, in short

Calculate the value of a car bought for 700000 taka after depreciating 12% per year for 3 years, rounded to the nearest taka.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 10.88 × 700 000 = 616 000
  2. 20.88 × 616 000 = 542 080
  3. 30.88 × 542 080 = 477 030.4
  4. 4477 030

Answer477 030

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