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Advanced MathVery hardValue after two years of 10% decline

Advanced Math practice question

A car worth $1,000 loses 10% of its value each year. What is it worth, in dollars, after 2 years?

Answer: 810

1,000 × 0.9² = 810.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 729
729 is after three years.
If you answered 800
800 subtracts 100 twice, ignoring compounding.
If you answered 900
900 is after one year.

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