The rate of depreciation of a machine is .
The rate of depreciation of a machine is inversely proportional to :
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is proportional constant.
Where is the value of machine
years after it was purchased.
Apply integral on each side.
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Find the value of .
The initial value of the machine is.
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The value of the machine decreased in the first year is .
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Estimate the value of machine after four years.
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The value of machine after four years is .
The value of machine after four years is .