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Read the financial parameters out of a linear recurrence relation

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Below is a recurrence relation for a piece of trade equipment, which depreciates at a flat rate each year

\[V_0 = \$2{,}348\]
\[V_{n+1} = V_n - \$305.24\]

Here \(V_n\) is the value of the equipment, in dollars, after \(n\) years

(a)1 mark

What is the starting value \(V_0\)?

(b)1 mark

What positive dollar amount is added or subtracted each year?