Question

A refrigerator sells for $1,044 on the installment plan. After making a down payment of $100, you pay $59 a month. How many months will it take to pay for the refrigerator?

Answer 1

16 months

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculating the remaining amount to pay by subtracting the down payment from the installment price:

$1,044 - $100 = $944

The remainder to pay is $944

Calculating the monthly payment by dividing the remainder to be paid by the number of months as shown below

$944 / Number of months = $59

Number of months * $59 = $944

Number of months = $944 / $59

Number of months = 16 months