A computer with software costs $2,941, and Catherine Stevens has agreed to pay a 17% per year finance charge on the cash price. If she contracts to pay the loan in 18 months, how much will she pay each month? She will pay S each month. (Round to the nearest cent as needed.)

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A computer with software costs $2,941, and Catherine Stevens has agreed to pay a
17% per year finance charge on the cash price. If she contracts to pay the loan in 18 months, how much will she pay each month?
She will pay $
each month. (Round to the nearest cent as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:A computer with software costs $2,941, and Catherine Stevens has agreed to pay a 17% per year finance charge on the cash price. If she contracts to pay the loan in 18 months, how much will she pay each month? She will pay $ each month. (Round to the nearest cent as needed.)
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Cash price of computer = $ 2,941
Rate per 18 months = 0.17/12 * 18 = 25.5%

 

 

 

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