Question

The value of Maggie's car decreased by 25% since last year, when she bought it. If the car is now worth $14,000.00, how much was the car worth when she bought it

Answer 1

The answer is: $ 18,666. 67 .
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Step-by-step explanation:
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x − (0.25)x = 14000 ; Solve for x.

1x − (0.25)x = (0.75)x ;

(0.75)x = 14000 ;

Divide each side by: "(0.75)" ;
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x = 14000/(0.75) ;

x = 18666.6666666666666667
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18666.6666666666666667
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