Question

The value of Maggie's car decreased by 20% since last year, when she bought it. If the car is now worth $10,000.00, how much was the car worth when she bought it?

Answer 1

$16,800

Explanation:

You would do 21,000×0.20, which equals 4,200.

Since 4,200 equals 20% of 21,000, then you would do 21,000-4,200 which equals 16,800. So the car is worth $16,800 dollars when she bought it.