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Ray bought a new sports car even though the day after he purchased it, the car lost 25% of its value. Months later, the Center for Auto Safety reported that Ray's car had a defect, lowering the car's value another 50% (from the new lower price). If Ray's car is now worth $18,750, how much did he pay for it?

 Aug 5, 2016
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Let the price that Ray paid for the car=C

.75C was what the car was worth a day after he bought it.

.50 x (.75C)=18,750

.375C = 18,750 Divide both sides by .375

C=18,750/.375

C=$50,000 - Original price that Ray paid for the sports car.

 Aug 5, 2016

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