Math Problem Statement
The credit card with the transactions described on the right uses the average daily balance method to calculate interest. The monthly interest rate is
2.52.5%
of the average daily balance. Calculate parts a-d using the statement on the right.
Transaction Description
Transaction Amount
Previous balance,
$6230.006230.00
March 1 Billing date
March 5 Payment
$300.00300.00
credit
March 7 Charge: Restaurant
$60.0060.00
March 12 Charge: Groceries
$90.0090.00
March 21 Charge: Car Repairs
$270.00270.00
March 31 End of billing period
Payment Due Date: April 9
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Part 1
a. Find the average daily balance for the billing period. Round to the nearest cent.
The average daily balance for the billing period is
$enter your response here.
(Round to the nearest cent as needed.)
Part 2
b. Find the interest to be paid on April 1, the next billing date. Round to the nearest cent.
The interest to be paid on April 1 is
$enter your response here.
(Use the answer from part a to find this answer. Round to the nearest cent as needed.)
Part 3
c. Find the balance due on April 1.
The balance due on April 1 is
$enter your response here.
(Use the answer from part b to find this answer.)
Part 4
d. This credit card requires a $10 minimum monthly payment if the balance due at the end of the billing period is less than $360. Otherwise, the minimum monthly payment is
StartFraction 1 Over 36 EndFraction136
of the balance due at the end of the billing period, rounded up to the nearest whole dollar. What is the minimum monthly payment due by April 9?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Average Daily Balance Method
Interest Calculation
Balance Due
Minimum Payment Calculation
Formulas
Average Daily Balance = (Total of Daily Balances) / (Number of Days)
Interest = Average Daily Balance × (Interest Rate / 100)
Balance Due = Ending Balance + Interest
Minimum Payment = Balance Due / 36 (if over $360) or $10 (if under $360)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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