Answer :
Answer:
Linear equation is V(t) = 1500 - 290t
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the linear equation representing the value of the robot we will calculate per year depreciation in the cost of the robot.
Rate of depreciation = [tex]\frac{\text{(Manufacturing cost in 2005-selling price in 2010)}}{5}[/tex]
= [tex]\frac{[(1.5)(10^{6})-50000]}{5}[/tex]
= [tex]\frac{(1500000-50000)}{5}[/tex]
= [tex]\frac{1450000}{5}=290000[/tex]
If depreciation is represented by V(t) (in $000) then equation will be
V(t) = 1500 - 290t