Question

19. Lavina wants to buy a rocking chair for $160. She will pay 10% down and pay the rest in six monthly installments. What will be the amount of each monthly payment?

A. $26
B. $27
C. $24
D. $16

20. The ratio of an object's weight on Earth to its weight on Neptune is 5 : 7. How much would a person who weighs 150 pounds on Earth weigh on Neptune?
A. 750 pounds
B. 107 1/7 pounds
C. 210 pounds
D. 170 pounds

Answer 1

number 19

price :$16
pay :10%
ask:each monthly payment
answer:
pay =10%×$160=$16
each monthly payment
={$160-$16}÷6
144÷6
$24
number 20
weight earth:150 pounds
ratio :5:7
weight neptune :7/5×150=210 pounds