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Continuedd If The Rate Of Depreciation Continues At The Present

Continuedd If The Rate Of Depreciation Continues At The Present continued.... d.) If the rate of depreciation continues at the present rate, what will be the plane’s value in the year 2019? Show how to use the linear equation from part c) to obtain your answer. Answer: Show or explain your work here: A marketing group developing online ad space is offering two payment options: Option 1: $225 set up fee plus $10/inch of the ad Option 2: No set up fee but $25/inch of the ad Let x = inches of the proposed ad, for example, x = 2 for a column ad that is 2 inches long. a) Write a mathematical model representing the total ad cost, C, in terms of x for the following: Option 1: C=_________________ Option 2: C=_________________ b) How many inches of ad space would need to be purchased for option 1 to be less than option 2?

Set up an inequality and show your work algebraically using the information in part a). Answer: Show your work here:

Paper For Above instruction

The question appears to combine different practical and mathematical problems related to depreciation and cost comparisons for advertising space. Therefore, in this paper, I will first examine the depreciation problem, how to model its continued rate, and then analyze the linear model for advertising options, including establishing inequalities to determine cost-effectiveness based on ad length.

Modeling Depreciation of the Plane Over Time

Depreciation is a reduction in the value of an asset over time. When the depreciation rate remains constant, the value of the asset decreases linearly or exponentially depending on the model used. Typically, if the depreciation rate is expressed as a percentage per year, the model often adopts an exponential decay formula:

V_t = V_0 * (1 - r)^t

where V_t is the value at year t, V_0 is initial value, r is the depreciation rate, and t is time in years.

Suppose we know the current value of the plane in year t_0, and the rate of depreciation is r. To find the value in 2019, we must know the year of the current value and then project forward using this exponential model. Alternatively, if the depreciation is at a constant amount each year, a linear model might be appropriate, represented as:

V_t = V_0 - d * (t - t_0)

where d is the depreciation amount per year. The question suggests a continued rate, which indicates a linear or exponential model depending on context. For linear depreciation, if the present value is known, the formula allows us to project the future value directly.

Suppose, based on prior data, the depreciation occurs at a rate of $X per year. Using the linear model, if the current value at year T_0 is V_0, then the value in 2019 can be computed as:

V_2019 = V_T0 - d * (2019 - T_0)

This demonstrates how to use the linear equation from part c) to project future value, assuming the depreciation rate remains constant.

Linear Equations for Advertising Cost Models

Now, addressing the marketing problem involving two options for purchasing advertising space. Let x denote the length of the ad in inches.

For Option 1, the total cost C_1 is composed of a one-time setup fee plus a per-inch charge:

C_1 = 225 + 10x

For Option 2, there is no setup fee, only a per-inch charge:

C_2 = 25x

These are linear equations describing total cost in terms of x. The equations can be used to compare the costs for any ad length.

Determining When One Option Is Cheaper Than the Other

To find the value of x where Option 1 becomes cheaper than Option 2, we set up an inequality:

225 + 10x

Subtract 10x from both sides:

225

Divide both sides by 15:

x > 15

This inequality indicates that for ad lengths greater than 15 inches, Option 2 costs less; for 15 inches or less, Option 1 is more economical.

Thus, the number of inches needed for Option 1 to be less costly is exactly when x is at or below 15 inches, confirming the cost-saving threshold. This analysis helps advertisers decide based on their ad size which payment plan to choose.

Conclusion

In conclusion, modeling asset depreciation requires understanding the nature of depreciation—linear or exponential—and applying the appropriate formula. In the case of future asset value, projecting according to the existing rate enables accurate estimations. Similarly, in comparing advertising costs, linear equations straightforwardly facilitate cost analysis and decision-making by solving inequalities to identify the optimal choice for given ad sizes. Both problems exemplify the application of algebraic models in real-world contexts, underscoring the importance of mathematical literacy in financial decision-making and asset management.

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