Solve the Problem. -The Perrones Have Saved $8600 for a Down Payment. If

question 249

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The Perrones have saved $8600 for a down payment. If a 34% down payment is required, what price house can they buy?

• A)$253
• B)$292,400
• C)$25,294
• D)$2924

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