document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=439402>Question 439402</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The cost of installing insulation in a particular two-bedroom home is $2400. Present monthly heating costs average $375, but the insulation is expected to reduce heating costs by 40%. How many months will it take to recover the cost of the insulation? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Monthly heating costs = $375.00<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Heating costs reduced by 40% = $150.00 per month<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Therefore, it will take $2400.00/$150.00 months to recover the costs of the insulation.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Hence, number of months = 16.<BR>\n" );
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