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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 $16,000.00, how much was the car worth when she bought it?

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Answer: 17600

Step-by-step explanation: 16000*10% is the same as 16000*0.1, then you get 1600. 16000+ 1600 is 17600

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