SOLUTION: A computer loses 32% of its value in the first year. if it is worth Rs.16500 after one year . How much was it bought for cost rice?

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Question 849341: A computer loses 32% of its value in the first year. if it is worth Rs.16500 after one year . How much was it bought for cost rice?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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If it lost 32% of its value, then it retained 68% of its value.


.68x = 16500


x = 16500/.68 = 24264.71