SOLUTION: Phillip charged $400 worth of goods on his credit card. On the first bill, he was not charged any interest, and he made a payment of $20. He then charged another $18 worth of goods

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Question 315913: Phillip charged $400 worth of goods on his credit card. On the first bill, he was not charged any interest, and he made a payment of $20. He then charged another $18 worth of goods. On his second bill a month later, he was charged 2% interest on his entire unpaid balance. How much interest was Phillip charged on his second bill?
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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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400-20+18=398
398*.02=$7.96