Answer:
Part A = 3 years
Part B = $3400
Step-by-step explanation:
To find this, we can model the value of the computer as V = A(.5)^x, in which x is the number of years. To find how long it takes to get to 12.5%, we can ignore all but the exponential part of the function and set equal to the percentage.
.125 = (.5)^x
3 = x
To find the initial value of the computer, use the formula created and solve for A.
V = A(.5)^x
425 = A(.5)^3
425 = A(.125)
3400 = A
