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Problem 4 - Entrance Test
A car’s value depreciates 12% each year. If its current value is 15,000 dollars, what was its value one year ago?
A. A) 16,500 dollars
B. B) 17,045 dollars
C. C) 17,500 dollars
D. D) 18,000 dollars
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Correct: B
Current value = previous × (1 – 0.12) = previous × 0.88. So previous = 15,000 ÷ 0.88 ≈ 17,045 dollars.