Question

The Smith family bought carpet for their basement. It originally cost $1,600. The company offered and installment plan for 12 monthly payments of $150. How much was the carpet?​

Answer 1

$1800

Explanation:

If the Smith family opted for an installment plan with 12 monthly payments of $150 each, the total cost of the carpet would be the sum of all the monthly payments.

`\boxed{\boxed{ \textsf{Total cost = Monthly payment $* $ Number of payments }}}`

`\sf \textsf{Total cost} = \$150 * 12`

`\sf \textsf{Total cost} = \$1,800`

So, the total cost of the carpet was $1,800.

Answer 2

$1,800

Explanation:

If the Smiths agree to the installment plan and pay $150 every month for 12 months, it will add up to $1,800 at the end of the year.