A Business Owner Buys Several New Computers for the Office

question 19

Essay

A business owner buys several new computers for the office for $1750 each. The accounting office depreciates each computer by $250 per year. The value y (in $) for each computer can be represented by y = 1750 - 250x, where x is the number of years after purchase. Computer Value Versus Years After Purchase a. How much will a computer be worth 1 yr after purchase?
b. After how many years will the computer be worth only $250?
c. Determine the y-intercept and interpret its meaning in the context of this problem.
d. Determine the x-intercept and interpret its meaning in the context of this problem.

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