document.write( "Question 513648: karl is buying a new car. At bank A, a car loan will cost him 11.5%. At bank B, it will cost 12.25%. If he borrows $8,000, how much will he save if he borrows from bank A? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #343099 by Maths68(1474)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Difference in %age =12.25-11.5=0.75% \n" ); document.write( "0.75% of $8,000 = (.75*8000)/100=60 \n" ); document.write( "He will save $60\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Another way to solve this problem\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "12.25% of 8000 = (12.25*8000)/100=980 \n" ); document.write( "11.50% of 8000 = (11.5*8000)/100=920\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "At bank B he will have to pay extra = 980 \n" ); document.write( "At bank A he will have to pay extra = 920 \n" ); document.write( "if he borrows money from Bank A he will save = 980-920=$60 \n" ); document.write( " |