A laptop computer loses its value each month after it is purchased. Its value as a function of time, in months,

is modelled by V (m) = 3800 (0.92) ^m. What is the value of the laptop after 3 months? In which month after it is

purchased does the laptop's worth fall below $2000?

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Karina Yates

28 October, 10:14

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1) V (3) = 3800 * (0.92) ^3=2959.01 Answer: 2959.02.

2) 2000=3800 * (0.92) ^x;

10/19 = (23/25) ^x

x≈7.6978.

A laptop computer loses its value each month after it is purchased. Its value as a function of time, in months,is modelled by V (m) = 3800 (0.92) ^m. What is the value of the laptop after 3 months? In which month after it ispurchased does the laptop's worth fall below $2000?