Math Problem Statement
Delaney wants to sell her bicycle. The original price of the bike was $450. The value of the bike has changed by −1/5 of the original price. What is the current value of the bike?
Solution
To find the current value of the bicycle, we need to account for the price change of of the original price.
Step-by-Step Solution:
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Original price of the bike: $450.
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Value change: The value has decreased by of the original price. To calculate the amount of the price decrease:
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Current value of the bike: The value has decreased by $90 from the original price, so we subtract this from $450:
Final Answer:
The current value of the bike is $360.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:
- If the value of the bike had decreased by of its original price, what would the current value be?
- What percentage decrease does represent?
- If the bike's value increases by $50 after reaching $360, what is its new value?
- How much would the bike be worth if the value decreased by of the original price?
- If Delaney decides to sell the bike for $400, what would the difference between this price and the current value be?
Tip: When dealing with fractional changes, always multiply the fraction by the original value to find the change amount.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Percentage Decrease
Fractional Change
Subtraction
Formulas
Decrease = (Fraction) × (Original Price)
Current Value = Original Price - Decrease
Theorems
Percentage Change Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 5-7