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Sharon owes her mother $42. She borrows $18 more from her mother to buy a DVD. Sharon will repay her mother in 4 equal payments. If Sharon has $12, how much more money will she need to pay the first month?

Answer 1

Hi Ghf, Sharon borrowed a total of $60 from her mother. If she is going to repay the amount in 4 equal payments, she will have to pay $15 each payment.

 

If Sharon has $12 now, she will need an additional $3 to have enough for the first months $15 payment.

 

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