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The value of Maggie's car decreased by 15% since last year, when she bought it. If the car is now worth $13,000.00, how much was the car worth when she bought it? A. $14,950.00 B. $15,294.12 C. $16,250.
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The value of Maggie's car decreased by 15% since last year, when she bought it. If the car is now worth $13,000.00, how much was the car worth when she bought it?

A.
$14,950.00
B.
$15,294.12
C.
$16,250.00
D.
$14,444.44

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B) 15,294.12
The car is now worth 85% of its value. (100-15=85)
Solve the equation:
.85x= 13000
x= 15294.12
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