A car valued at Ksh.500,000 in January 2008. Each year, it value depreciates at 12%p.a. Find after how long would the value depreciate to Ksh.250,000.

A car valued at Ksh.500,000 in January 2008. Each year, it value depreciates at 12%p.a. Find after how long would the
value depreciate to Ksh.250,000.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 25, 2019 at 07:47

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