Question

Mrs. Peterson’s triplets all want to attend the local private academy, where they are required to wear uniforms. Mrs. Peterson knows that the only way she can afford these uniforms is to shop early, put the uniforms on layaway, and pay a little every week. The total uniform cost for the three girls is $1817.75. If she put down a deposit of $600.00 and she could afford $105.00 per week, how long would it take her to pay off the uniforms? (Round to nearest whole number.)

Answer 1

Answer:

12 weeks

Explanation:

Data:

Let the total amount be: = $ 1 817. 75

Deposit paid  = $ 600

Amount remaining after deposit = $1 817.75 - 600$

                                                      = $ 1 217.75

Amount per week                         = $ 105.00

Therefore, the time taken to pay $ 1 217.75 = $\frac{1 217.75}{105.00}$

                                                                        = 11.59

                                                                        = 12 weeks