The number is 28.
The equation would be:
237 + 6(x) = 405
The problem states that 6 times the opposite of a number, however, since the number sign was not given, we do not know whether it is in a positive or negative form. So we leave it as only x.
237 + 6x = 405
6x = 405 - 237
6x = 168
6x / 6 = 168 / 6
x = 28
To check:
237 + 6 (28) = 405
237 + 168 = 405
405 = 405
The debt ratio on the Murk is 45%
<span>The debt ratio on the Mini is 90% </span>
<span>The average between the two is 63% </span>
<span>Payoff are estimates only. Paying $375/mo with the highest interest rate first will have the Mini @ $50/mo paid off by Jul 2016 and the Murk @ $326/mo paid off by Sep 2016. What you'll do is pay the minimum on the lowest interest rate card and apply the remainder of the $375 budget to the highest interest rate card. When the Mini is paid off, combine that payment with the Murk and continue wit the $375 payments.</span>