Question 71
HardOriginal questionA printing machine bought for ₹2,50,000 depreciates by 20% in the first year, 15% in the second year and 10% in the third year. What is its value after 3 years?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
After year 1: .
After year 2: .
After year 3: .
Worth noting
₹1,37,500 subtracts 45% of the original price; ₹97,000 is the total loss; ₹1,70,000 stops after two years.
- Concept
- Depreciation at different rates each year
- Typical timeTypical
- 110 s
- Your timeYours
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