Question

After it is purchased, the value of a new car decreases $4000 each year. After 3 years, the car is worth $18,000. What was the original value of the car?

Answer 1

THE QUESTION:After it is purchased, the value of a new car decreases $4000 each year. After 3 years, the car is worth $18,000. What was the original value of the car?

THE WORK: $4000x$3 = $12000_$18000-$12000 = $6000

MY ANSWER: based on my work, the answer is $24000