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What is Depreciation ?

Depreciation

Depreciation refers to when the value of something goes down over time.

The value of a car is usually decreases in value with time. Therefore its value is said to depreciate.

Example

Jack and Trisha bought a new car for £8500 in 2009. In the first year, its value depreciated by 20%, in the second year by 15% and in the third by 10%.