<p>The value of a car is $\$C$ is inversely proportional to its age, $Y$ years.  The value of a car after 3 years is $54 000.</p>
<ol class="abc-list"><li><div class="list-item-paragraph">Write down an equation connecting $C$ and $Y$.</div></li><li><div class="list-item-paragraph">Find the value of the car after 5 years.</div></li><li><div class="list-item-paragraph">In how many years should the owner sell the car before the car is worth less than 	$20000.</div></li></ol>

The value of a car is $\$C$ is inversely proportional to its age, $Y$ years.  The value of a car after 3 years is $54 000.

Write down an equation connecting $C$ and $Y$.

In how many years should the owner sell the car before the car is worth less than 	$20000.

Inverse Proportion: Car Value and Age

Inverse Proportion: Car Value and Age

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