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The value of Maggie's car decreased by 20% since last year, when she bought it. If the car is now worth $15,000.00, how much was the car worth when she bought it? A. $20,000.00 B. $17,647.06 C. $18,000.
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The value of Maggie's car decreased by 20% since last year, when she bought it. If the car is now worth $15,000.00, how much was the car worth when she bought it?

A. $20,000.00

B. $17,647.06

C. $18,000.00

D. $18,750.00

User Andy Hoffner
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15,000 x A 15,000 = .8A
.80 1.0


15,000 = A
.80

A = 18,750 the answer is D




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