Solve the Problem $\$ 23,000.00$ the Graph Shows the Depreciation of the Equipment Over

question 338

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A school has just purchased new computer equipment for $\$ 23,000.00$ . The graph shows the depreciation of the equipment over 5 years. The point $( 0,23,000 )$ represents the purchase price and the point $( 5,0 )$ represents when the equipment will be replaced. Find and interpret the average rate of change in cost per year.

• A) - \(\$ 4600\) per year; the value of the equipment decreases by \(\$ 4600\) per year during these years.
• B) \(- \$ 13,800\) per year; the value of the equipment decreases by \(\$ 13,800\) per year during these years.
• C) \(- \$ 23,000\) per year; the value of the equipment decreases by \(\$ 23,000\) per year during these years.
• D) \(\$ 4600\) per year; the value of the equipment increases by \(\$ 4600\) per year during these years.

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