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SAT Math· difficulty 3/5

A car's value is modeled by V(t)=25000⋅0.85tV(t) = 25000 \cdot 0.85^t. Each year, the car loses what percent of its value?

  • A

    8.5%8.5\%

  • B

    85%85\%

  • C

    15%15\%

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  • D

    0.85%0.85\%

Explanation

Decay factor 0.85=1−0.150.85 = 1 - 0.15, so 15% lost each year.

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