A = price of the desktop
b = price of the laptop
now, we know the laptop was more expensive than the desktop by 250 bucks, thus
b = a + 250.
for "a", he paid 8.5% in interest, for "b", he paid 5% in interest.
how much is 8.5% of a? well (8.5/100) * a, or
0.085a.
how much is 5% of b? well, (5/100) * b, or
0.05b.
now, we know the total charges for financing were $296, that means the interest paid in total was 296, thus whatever "a" or "b" are, we know that 0.085a + 0.05b = 296.

how much did the laptop cost? well, b = a + 250.
Answer:
392
Step-by-step explanation:
1. 5^2 = 25
2. 2^6 = 64
3. 25^(1/2) =5
8 + 13 + 14 + 7 = 42
Chinese = 8/42
Simplified = 4/21