SOLUTION: A car normally depreciates 30% of its original value in the first year. A car is worth $13,783 after the first year. What was its original value?

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Question 1147074: A car normally depreciates 30% of its original value in the first year. A car is worth $13,783 after the first year. What was its original value?
Answer by ikleyn(52756) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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13783 = X*(1-0.3)


X = 13783%2F0.7 = use your calculator.