The value in dollars of car A, as a function of , the time in years since it was purchased, can be found using this function.
The value of car B as a function of the time since it was purchased is shown in the table below.
A table titled 'Value of car B Over Time' shows time since purchase in years in the first column and value in dollars in the second column. In 0 years, the value is 16,000 dollars. In 1 year, the value is 13,600 dollars. In 2 years, the value is 11,560 dollars. In 3 years, the value is 9,826 dollars. In 4 years, the value is 8,352 dollars.
Which statement correctly compares the changing values of cars A and B?
A.
Car A has a higher initial purchase price than car B. Then the value of car A decreases by a greater percent each year than does the value of car B.
B.
Car A has a lower initial purchase price than car B. Then the value of car B decreases by a greater percent each year than does the value of car A.
C.
Car A has a lower initial purchase price than car B. Then the value of car A decreases by a greater percent each year than does the value of car B.
D.
Car A has a higher initial purchase price than car B. Then the value of car B decreases by a greater percent each year than does the value of car A.