An automobile depreciates by 20% per year. How soon will it be worth only half its original value? [Hint: Depreciation is like interest but at a negativ rate r.] (Round your answer to one decimal place.)

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An automobile depreciates by 20% per year. How soon will it be worth only half its original value? [Hint: Depreciation is like interest but at a negative
rate r.] (Round your answer to one decimal place.)
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