Question

A man and a woman want to trade in two cars to buy a new one. They'll borrow the remaining portion of the cost of the new car. One car is worth $8,540, and the other car is worth $6,425. The new car costs $16,799. How much money will the couple have to borrow?

Answer 1

The couple has to borrow $1,834

Explanation:

Step 1: Add 8,540 to 6,425

Step 2: 8,540 + 6,425 = 14,965

Step 3: Subtract 14,965 from 16,799

Step 4: 16,799 - 14,965 = 1,834

Answer 2

they will have to borrow $1,834.

Explanation:

you just add both car's price that they have then subtract form the price of the new one.