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

, where
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
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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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in
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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
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