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      Question

      A company purchased a machine for Rs. 50,000. The

      machine depreciates at a rate of 15% per year for two years. After three years, the company sold the machine for Rs. 28,900. What was the percentage of depreciation during the third year only?
      A 16% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 23% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 24% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 22% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Percentage of depreciation in the first and second year = 15% per year = 36125 Let the percentage of depreciation in the third year alone = x% Then (100-x) % of 36125 = 28,900 100-x = 80 x = 100-80 = 20%

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