The value of Maggie's car decreased by 10% since last year, when she bought it. If the car is now worth $21,000.00, how much was the car worth when she bought it?

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The value of Maggie's car decreased by 10% since last year, when she bought it. If the car is now worth $21,000.00, how much was the car worth when she bought it?

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$23,333

Explanation:

100% - 10% = 90%

90% = 0.90

21000/.90 = $23,333

Kees Sonnema answered Nov 22, 2022

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