Solve the problem.The annual depreciation rate r (0 < r < 1) of a car purchased for P dollars and worth A dollars after t years can be modeled by the following formula:  Find the depreciation rate of a car that is purchased for $34,000 and is sold 4 years later for $20,000. Express the answer as a percent and round to the nearest whole percent.

A. 88%
B. -88%
C. -12%
D. 12%


Answer: D

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