Question

steven bought four rare books that cost $130, $120, $80 and $75 respectivily. if he paid 1/3 of the total cost immediatly and the remainder in three equal payments, how much was each of the equal payments? please show work.

Answer 1

130 + 120 + 80 + 75 = ?

Multiply the above sum by 2/3.

Divide the above product by 3.

Answer 2

i got 67 but that cant be the answer . . . . the choices are $45 $55 $70 $90 $135

Answer 3

so what do i do now?

Answer 4

130 + 120 + 80 + 75 = 405

405 * 2/3 = 810/3 = 270

270 / 3 = ?

Answer 5

oh it equals 90 thank you so much for the help im sorry i added it wrong the first time but thanks so much :)

Answer 6

You're very welcome.