Max bought a computer for $800. He will make monthly payments of $78. He said that he can pay off the computer in 12 months. Is Max's statement reasonable?

1 Answer
Apr 10, 2018

Max's estimate is reasonable.

Explanation:

This is a question that could solved with basic multiplication. This is how:

This is what you are asking, if: #78*12>800#

#78*12=78(10+2)#

#78(10+2)=780+156#

#780+156=936#

#936>800#

Max's estimate is reasonable.