Math Problem Statement

1. The value of a land in a certain suburban area has increased by 7% each year. In the year 2010, the land was valued at RM 20,000. Estimate the value of the land in the year 2020. 2. The value of a certain type of vehicle when it is new is RM 45,000 and it depreciates 10% each year. Find the value of this vehicle when it is five years old. 3. At the beginning of each year, a man invests RM 100 in a finance institution that pays 7% per annum compound interest. Calculate the total value of the investments at the end of his 12th investment.

Solution

Let's work through these three questions step-by-step:

Question 11: Land Value Appreciation

The land's value increases by 7% annually, and in 2010, it was valued at RM 20,000. You are asked to estimate its value in 2020, which is 10 years later.

To calculate the value after 10 years of appreciation, use the formula for compound growth: V=P×(1+r)tV = P \times (1 + r)^t Where:

  • VV is the future value,
  • P=20,000P = 20,000 (initial value),
  • r=0.07r = 0.07 (annual rate of increase),
  • t=10t = 10 (number of years).

Now let's calculate this.

Question 12: Vehicle Depreciation

The car's value is RM 45,000 when new, and it depreciates by 10% annually. You need to find the value after 5 years.

For depreciation, use the same formula but with a decrease: V=P×(1r)tV = P \times (1 - r)^t Where:

  • P=45,000P = 45,000,
  • r=0.10r = 0.10,
  • t=5t = 5.

I will calculate this too.

Question 13: Compound Interest

A man invests RM 100 each year for 12 years in an account that pays 7% annual compound interest. You are asked to calculate the total value of his investments at the end of 12 years.

This is a case of a series of investments (an annuity) with compound interest. The formula to use is: A=P×(1+r)t1rA = P \times \frac{(1 + r)^t - 1}{r} Where:

  • P=100P = 100 (annual investment),
  • r=0.07r = 0.07 (interest rate),
  • t=12t = 12 (years).

Let's compute all three.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Compound interest
Depreciation
Appreciation
Percentage growth/decline
Investment growth

Formulas

Compound interest formula: V = P * (1 + r)^t
Depreciation formula: V = P * (1 - r)^t
Annuity formula for compound interest: A = P * [(1 + r)^t - 1] / r

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12