SOLUTION: A used car that is three years old is selling for $150 more than half its original price. If the car now sells for $2750 what did it cost three years ago when its brand new?

Question 455313: A used car that is three years old is selling for $150 more than half its original price. If the car now sells for $2750 what did it cost three years ago when its
brand new?
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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A used car that is three years old is selling for $150 more than half its original price. If the car now sells for $2750 what did it cost three years ago when its brand new?
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Original price = 2700
3 yrs. old price = (2700/2) + 150 = 1350+150 = $1500
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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