This document discusses key concepts in financial mathematics related to depreciation. It defines simple and compound interest formulas. It explains the two types of depreciation - straight line and reducing balance. Straight line depreciation subtracts an equal amount each year from the purchase price of an asset. Reducing balance depreciation subtracts the greatest amount in the first year and smaller amounts each subsequent year. The document provides examples of calculating depreciation of various assets like a mountain bike, 4x4 vehicle, and lawn mower using the straight line method.
13. Example 1
Jims buys a new
mountain bike for
R15000. The
straight line
depreciation rate
is 21% per year.
What will his
mountain bike be
worth in 4 years
time?
14. Example 2
Jims older brother
buys a 4 by 4 for
R385000. But after 6
years the 4 by 4will
only be worth
R1420000. What is
the annual rate of
depreciation using
straight line
depreciation?
15. Example 3
It is Jims Job to mow the lawn at home. Jims parents buy a
new lawn mower for R1800. The straight line depreciation
rate is 20% . How long will it take for the new lawn mower to
be worth R0? In other words, find out when the lawn
mowers scrap value is zero?
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