The Price of a 12 Ounce Box of Cereal Decreases

question 1

Multiple Choice

The price of a 12 ounce box of cereal decreases from $3.50 to $3.00. What fraction is used to compute the percent decrease in the price of the cereal?

• A) 1/3
• B) 1/5
• C) 1/6
• D) 1/7

Calculate the amount of interest included in individual loan payments.

Determine the amortization schedule for various loans, including the reduction of principal over time.

Calculate the total amount of interest paid over the amortization period of a loan.

Approximate the outstanding principal balance of a loan at any given time.

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