A sub shop purchases a used pizza oven for $885.After 5 years, the oven will have to be replaced.Select the linear equation giving the value V of the equipment during the 5 years it will be in use.
A) $V = - 177 + 885 t$
B) $V = - 177 t - 885$
C) $V = 177 t - 885$
D) $V = 177 t + 885$
E) $V = - 177 t + 885$

Question

A sub shop purchases a used pizza oven for $885.After 5 years, the oven will have to be replaced.Select the linear equation giving the value V of the equipment during the 5 years it will be in use.  
A) $V = - 177 + 885 t$
B) $V = - 177 t - 885$
C) $V = 177 t - 885$
D) $V = 177 t + 885$
E) $V = - 177 t + 885$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct equation is $V = - 177 t + 885$. This is because the oven depreciates linearly over 5 years, losing $177 in value each year (885/5 = 177), starting from an initial value of $885.

A Sub Shop Purchases a Used Pizza Oven for $885 V=−177+885tV = - 177 + 885 tV=−177+885t

A Sub Shop Purchases a Used Pizza Oven for $885 $V = - 177 + 885 t$