
Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781285189758
Author: Robert Brechner, George Bergeman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3.II, Problem 37RE
(a)
To determine
To calculate: The saved money by Ben Whitney from the sticker price of $17,047.88 when he bought a car for $14,566.90.
(b)
To determine
To calculate: The total cost of the car, if the cost of registration and license plate $65.40, and tax $957.70 were added to the cost of car $14,566.90.
(c)
To determine
To calculate: The equal monthly payment for 48 months if Ben pays $4,550 initially and gets an interest-free car loan from the dealer.
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