Problema Solution

Due to depreciation, the value of a car one year after it was purchased is $9500. This is four-fifths of its orginal price. What is the original value of the car? Solve this problem usin let statements.

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9500 = (4/5)x

9500 * 5/4 = x

11875 = x

the original price was $11,875