Question

1. ) you can buy an mp3 changer for a cars audio system for $25 down and a total installment price of $297.34. you pay $30.26 per month. for how many months will you have to make payments?

Explanation:

Step1: Find the amount to be paid in installments

The total installment price is $297.34 and the down payment is $25. So the amount to be paid in installments is $297.34 - $25 = $272.34.

Step2: Calculate the number of months

We pay $30.26 per month. To find the number of months, we divide the installment amount by the monthly payment: $\frac{272.34}{30.26}$.
Calculating this, $272.34 \div 30.26 = 9$.

Answer:

9