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The value of Maggie's car decreased by 20% since last year, when she bought it. If the car is now worth $15,000.00, how much was

the car worth when she bought it?
A. $20,000.00

B. $17,647.06

C. $18,000.00

D. $18,750.00

1 answer:

Svetlanka [38]3 years ago

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<u>15,000</u> x <u>A</u> 15,000 = .8A
.80 1.0

<u>15,000</u> = A
.80

A = 18,750 the answer is D

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