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Linear Equations in One Variable

SAT Math· difficulty 4/5

A car's value depreciates linearly: at year 0, value is \24{,}000;atyear8,valueis; at year 8, value is $8{,}000$. What is the depreciation rate per year?

  • A

    \3{,}000$

  • B

    \2{,}000$

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  • C

    \2{,}500$

  • D

    \1{,}500$

Explanation

Slope =8000−240008−0=−2000= \frac{8000 - 24000}{8 - 0} = -2000. So depreciates \2{,}000$/year.

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