The value of business furniture is assumed to depreciate (decrease) in value linearly. If the value was $56,000 in 2012 and $48,500 in 2015, when will the value be $20,000? Setup an equation for the value and solve algebraically!

f(x) = 56,000 - 2,500X

In 2026 the value will be of 20,000

Explanation:

a linear function follow the following structure:

f(x) = ax+ b

we can solve for a given two points of  the formula like this:

Now, we solve for B

48,500 = -2,500 x 3 + B

48,500 + 7,500 = B = 56,000

The formula will give 20,00 at:

20,000 = -2,500x + 56,000

36,000 / 2,500 = x = 14.4

being 2012 year 0

it will be year 2026

d, conspicuous consumption is when you try to increase your wealth or social status (and in the case he's trying to create the perception of wealth considering he can't really afford it)

i think the answer is a. dependable person

i hope this is right!