A new laptop computer that sold for $1200 in 2014 has a book value V of $650 after 2

Chapter 4, Problem 42

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A new laptop computer that sold for $1200 in 2014 has a book value V of $650 after 2 years.

(a) Find a linear model for the value V of the laptop.

(b) Find an exponential model for the value V of the laptop. Round the numbers in the model to four decimal places.

(c) Use a graphing utility to graph the two models in the same viewing window.

(d) Which model represents a greater depreciation rate in the first year?

(e) For what years is the value of the laptop greater using the linear model? the exponential model?

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