Question

Grace purchases a $3,800 appliance set. She can't afford to pay cash, so she uses the installment plan, which requires a 12% down payment. How much is the down payment?

Answer 1

X=3,800 multipled by twelve over hundred
X=3800 x12/100
X=456
Down payment is equal to $456

Answer 2

$456

Explanation:

12% = 0.12

3800 x 0.12 = $456

So, the down payment is $456