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 15-\frac{1}{5} of the original price.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Original price of the bike: $450.

  2. Value change: The value has decreased by 15\frac{1}{5} of the original price. To calculate the amount of the price decrease: Decrease=15×450=4505=90\text{Decrease} = \frac{1}{5} \times 450 = \frac{450}{5} = 90

  3. Current value of the bike: The value has decreased by $90 from the original price, so we subtract this from $450: Current value=45090=360\text{Current value} = 450 - 90 = 360

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:

  1. If the value of the bike had decreased by 110\frac{1}{10} of its original price, what would the current value be?
  2. What percentage decrease does 15\frac{1}{5} represent?
  3. If the bike's value increases by $50 after reaching $360, what is its new value?
  4. How much would the bike be worth if the value decreased by 14\frac{1}{4} of the original price?
  5. 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