7. A manufacturer estimates that his machine depreciates by 15% of its value at the beginning of the year. Find the orginal value (cost) of the machine, if it depreciates by5,355 during the second year. About the author Maria
given depriciated by 5,355 for second year. i.e., 15%=5355 100%=? = 15 100%×5355 =35,700 i.e., the value (35,700) after depreciation for 1st year by 15% 85%−35,700 100%=? = 85 100×35,700 =42,000 ∴ the original cost of machine = 42000Rs Reply
given depriciated by 5,355 for second year.
i.e., 15%=5355
100%=?
=
15
100%×5355
=35,700
i.e., the value (35,700) after depreciation for 1st year by 15%
85%−35,700
100%=?
=
85
100×35,700
=42,000
∴ the original cost of machine = 42000Rs