The value of Brie’s heirloom pendant decreased by 50 percent from 2013 to 2015. What was the pendant’s value in 2013? (1) The value of the pendant in 2014 was $3,000. (2) The value of the pendant increased by 25% from 2015 to 2017, resulting in a value of $3,125 at the end of 2017.

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The value of Brie’s heirloom pendant decreased by 50 percent from 2013 to 2015. What was the pendant’s value in 2013? (1) The value of the pendant in 2014 was $3,000. (2) The value of the pendant increased by 25% from 2015 to 2017, resulting in a value of $3,125 at the end of 2017.