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Jasmine wants to buy the new iPhone 12 that costs $1,000

$1,000 including taxes. To pay for the phone she will use a payment plan that requires her to make a down payment of $300 and then pay $120
per month for 8 months. What is the percent increase from the original cost of the phone to the cost of the phone using the payment plan?

Jasmine wants to buy the new iPhone 12 that costs $1,000 $1,000 including taxes. To-example-1
User Lunohodov
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2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

A. 2.6%

Explanation:

User Mukesh Prajapati
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

26%

1.) 120 x 8 = 960

2.) 960 + 300 = 1260

3.) 1000 x 0.26 = 260

*Checking Answer*

4.) 1000 + 260 = 1260

5.) Final Answer: 26%

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