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Credit Cards — Quiz

Question 4 • Financial Algebra/Mathematics

Alex buys a computer for $⁢1,200 using a credit card with a 10% annual interest rate. If he pays off the purchase over one year and the card has no grace period, what is the total cost of the computer including interest? Formula: total cost=purchase amount+(purchase amount⋅interest rate)

Answer
A
1 dollars comma 220
B
1 dollars comma 500
C
1 dollars comma 320
D
1 dollars comma 200

Explanation

The interest for one year is $1,200 × 0.10 = $120. Add that to the $1,200 purchase price: $1,200 + $120 = $1,320. Therefore, the total cost is $1,320, choice B.

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