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The rate of depreciation of a machine is \"\".

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The rate of depreciation of a machine is inversely proportional to \"\":

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\"\", where \"\" is proportional constant.

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Where \"\" is the value of machine \"\" years after it was purchased.

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Apply integral on each side.

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Find the value of \"\".

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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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Substitute \"\" in \"\".

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Substitute \"\" and \"\" in \"\".

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Substitute \"\" in \"\".

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Substitute \"\".

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Estimate the value of machine after four years.

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Substitute \"\" in \"\".

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Substitute \"\" and \"\".

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The value of machine after four years is \"\".

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The value of machine after four years is \"\".