The value of Maggie's car decreased by 25% since last year, when she bought it. If the car is now worth $14,000.00, how much was the car worth when she bought it
The answer is: $ 18,666. 67 . __________________________________________________ Explanation: _______________________________________________________ x − (0.25)x = 14000 ; Solve for x.
1x − (0.25)x = (0.75)x ;
(0.75)x = 14000 ;
Divide each side by: "(0.75)" ; _______________________________ x = 14000/(0.75) ;
x = 18666.6666666666666667 __________________________________ 18666.6666666666666667 _____________________________________
