To find the initial value, we can look at the fine for 1 day overdue. Since it is not explicitly mentioned in the table, we can calculate it by dividing the fine for 2 days (30 cents) by 2.
$0.30 / 2 = $0.15
Therefore, the initial value of the fine for an overdue library book is 15 cents.
Days Fine
2 30 cents
3 45 cents
4 60 cents
The table shows the fine owed for an overdue library book according to how many days it is overdue. What is the initial value?
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