Answer:
x = 1.56
Step-by-step explanation:
so what you have to do is isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.
Okay so first I am taking it that you have to subtract 24k from the 104k which brings it to 80,000.
I am also taking it that the 8.5% is suppose to be in decimal form which makes it .085%
Take the 80,000 and use the monthly payment formula, which is really easy to use.
Monthly payment should be 644.18
Her brother is 8: 8 x 2 is 16, and 16 + 8= 24.
Before you start working on this problem, make sure you know
how to use a couple of the tools in your toolbox:
Tool #1: 37-1/2 percent means 0.375
Tool #2: In math problems, "of" almost always means "times".
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Your question says
"37-1/2 percent of blank is 36".
Translate it with your tools:
0.375 times blank = 36 .
Divide each side by 0.375: Blank = 36 / 0.375 .
Now grab your pencil or your calculator, and find the value of that
fraction (do the division). Blank is equal to the value of the fraction.
To check your answer (find out whether it's correct):
Do exactly what the question says.
Multiply (0.375) times (your answer). If you get 36,
then your answer is correct. If not, it's not.
