Question

On January 1, 2009, Diego owed $14,033 to his friend Ricardo, who was kind enough not to charge Diego any interest. Each month during 2009, Diego paid Ricardo some of the money he owed. If Diego still owed Ricardo $8,261 on January 1, 2010, what was the average amount of Diego's monthly payments?

Answer 1

$481

Step-by-step explanation:

Amount paid = Amount lent - Amount left

Amount paid = $14,033 - $8,261

Amount paid = $5,772

Average amount paid each month = Amount paid / Number of months

Average amount paid each month = $5,772 / 12

Average amount paid each month = $481

So, the average amount of Diego's monthly payments is $481.