Question

Susan's television was damaged during her move and she decides to replace it. Shefinds the television she wants at the Big Box Store. She can buy the television onconsignment for $1,145 with a 13% down payment. How much must Susan pay as adown payment? Round your answer to the nearest cent. Do not include a dollar sign inyour answer.

Answer 1

Given that:

She can buy the television on consignment for $1,145 with a 13% down payment.

Therefore, the amount Susan will pay as a down payment will be

$13\%\text{ of 1145}$

Evaluate the expression

$\frac{13}{100}\times1145=0.13\times1145=148.85$

Hence, the amount Susan will pay as a down payment is 148.85.