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Is Paying Over Time a Smart Move?: Let's Make a Deal

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When Joe buys electronic appliances, such as dishwashers, computers, and televisions, he is often offered two payment choices:

  1. pay one price up front
  2. defer full payment by paying a smaller amount each month for a number of months.

Before Joe chooses an option, he always computes exactly how much the appliance will cost under each plan.

Help Joe compute the costs in this offer. Compare the cost of paying up front and paying over time. How much will he save if he pays up front and mails in the rebate voucher? Use a calculator and type your answer in the box.

DVD Player: $79.99 with a $35 mail-in rebate or $6.99/month for 1 year


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