Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in Swahili. Please answer in Swahili.

### Instruction:
 Venny alitumia $15000 kwa gari la kutumika ambalo liligharimu 40% ya bei ya awali. Bei ya awali ya gari ilikuwa ni kiasi gani?


### Response:
 Hebu x iwe bei ya awali ya gari.
Kisha 40% * x = $15000
Hivyo x = $15000 / 0.4 = $<<15000/0.4=37500>>37500