To find the value of the computer after 2 years given that its initial cost is Rs. 42000 and it depreciates by 10% every year, we will go through the following steps:
1. Calculate the value after the first year:
- Initial value: Rs. 42000.
- Depreciation rate: 10% per year.
- Depreciation amount for the first year: [tex]\( 42000 \times 0.10 = 4200 \)[/tex]
- Value after the first year: [tex]\( 42000 - 4200 = 37800 \)[/tex]
So, the value of the computer after the first year is Rs. 37800.
2. Calculate the value after the second year:
- Value after the first year: Rs. 37800.
- Depreciation amount for the second year: [tex]\( 37800 \times 0.10 = 3780 \)[/tex]
- Value after the second year: [tex]\( 37800 - 3780 = 34020 \)[/tex]
So, the value of the computer after the second year is Rs. 34020.
Thus, the value of the computer after 2 years is Rs. 34020.
Therefore, the correct answer is not listed among the given options.
Given answer from options:
- a. 40200
- b. 36509
Neither a nor b matches Rs. 34020, which is the accurate calculation of the computer's value after 2 years.
Hence, the value after 2 years is Rs. 34020.
