Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2 / Investment and Loans

Straight-Line vs Declining Balance Depreciation

Apply the straight-line formula S = V₀ − Dn and the declining balance formula S = V₀(1−r)ⁿ to model asset depreciation, and compare both methods for the same asset.

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Financial Mathematics

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Investment and loans

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