Question

Richard borrowed $950 from his parents to make some repairs on his car. He promised to repay the loan by giving his parents at least $85 from his paycheck each week. Assuming Richard sticks to his promise, which of the following is not a possible scenario for the amount of debt Richard has remaining?

a. After 5 weeks, Richard is $500 in debt.

b. After 6 weeks, Richard is $500 in debt.

c. After 7 weeks, Richard is $175 in debt.

d. After 8 weeks, Richard is $175 in debt.

Answer 1

@zepdrix

Answer 2

its either C or D im guessing?

Answer 3

@tkhunny

Answer 4

Minimum Payments:

5 weeks: 950 - 85*5
6 weeks: 950 - 85*6

Not really seeing the trick.

If $85 is MINIMUM, then the balance could be LESS that that indicated above.

Answer 5

im still not getting it?

Answer 6

What are you not getting? Did you do the arithmetic I laid out?