Use the Buying a Car information above to answer this question. You want to make monthly payments of $449, but you don't want a car loan over your head for more than 48 months, so you decide to go with the down payment option. How much of a down payment do you need to make? $_____ . Round to the nearest dollar

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You are purchasing a new car for $27,600. The dealership offers you three options:

  • 0% financing: 0 down and 0% financing for 48 months.
  • Rebate: 0 down. If you choose the rebate, you will need to secure a loan for the balance at your local bank.
  • Down payment: Make a down payment of 5% or more and get financing at 1.5% compounded monthly for 48 months:

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You want to make monthly payments of $449, but you don't want a car loan over your head for more than 48 months, so you decide to go with the down payment option. How much of a down payment do you need to make?

$_____ . Round to the nearest dollar

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