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The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 10% every year. It was purchased 3 years ago. If its present value is Rs. 8,748, its purchase price was ?
         
       
      
      
      
          
      
      
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         Answer: B) Rs.12,000         
         
Explanation: We have P = 8748, R = -10 and n = 3
Therefore, the purchase price of the machine
= = 
= 8748 x (100/90) x (100/90) x (100/90)
= 12,000.
 
Therefore, the purchase price of the machine was Rs. 12,000.
       
      
      
      
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