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The cost of a sewing machine is Rs 7,000. Its value depreciates at 8% p.a. Then the value of the machine after 2 years is Rs 5,924.80. - Mathematics

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The cost of a sewing machine is Rs 7,000. Its value depreciates at 8% p.a. Then the value of the machine after 2 years is Rs 5,924.80.

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Solution

This statement is True.

Explanation:

Principal = Rs. 7000

Rate of depreciation = 3% per annum

Time period = 2 yr

`A = P(1 - R/100)^n`

= `7000(1 - 8/100)^2`

= `7000 xx 23/25 xx 23/25`

= 11.2 × 23 × 23

= Rs. 5924.8

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Chapter 9: Comparing Quantities - Exercise [Page 292]

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