Ahouse has increased in value by 29% since it was purchased. if the current value is $516,000, what was the value when it was purchased?

The value of house $ 400,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the price of house when it was purchased,

∵ 29% of x = = 0.29x

According to the question,

x + 29% of x = 516000

x + 0.29x = 516000

1.29x = 516000

Hence, the value of the house is $ 400,000 when it was purchased.

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