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### Given Information:
- **Cost of appliances before GST**: $8200
- **GST**: (Implied but not stated directly; GST in Canada is typically 5%)
- **Upfront payment**: $700 + GST
- **Installment payments**: $350/month for 2 years (24 months)

### (a) How much would the new kitchen appliances be if she paid directly including GST?

- GST (Goods and Services Tax) is 5% of the appliance cost.
  - GST = 5% of $8200 = $ 0.05 \times 8200 = 410 $
  - Total cost including GST = $8200 + $410 = **$8610**

### (b) How much does Susan owe after her down payment?

- **Down payment**: $700 + GST (which is $410 as calculated in part (a)).
  - Down payment = $700 + $410 = **$1110**
  
- After the down payment, the remaining balance is:
  - Remaining balance = $8610 - $1110 = **$7500**

### (c) How much would the appliances be if she paid in installments?

- Susan is paying $350/month for 2 years (24 months).
  - Total paid in installments = $350 × 24 = **$8400**

### (d) What is the difference in price between buying the appliances directly and paying in installments?

- Price difference = Total installment price - Direct price
  - Price difference = $8400 - $8610 = **$-210**

This means Susan is actually paying **$210 less** by paying in installments (perhaps due to rounding or different financial terms).

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### Related Questions:
1. What is the percentage difference between the installment plan and the direct purchase?
2. If Susan could afford a higher monthly installment, how would the total cost change?
3. What is the impact of GST if it were 10% instead of 5% on the total cost?
4. How much would Susan have to pay monthly if she opted for a 1-year installment plan?
5. What if the initial down payment was higher—how would the total installments be affected?

**Tip**: Always double-check installment plans for hidden costs, as they sometimes include interest that may increase the total paid!

Susan wants to buy all new kitchen appliances. She can't afford to pay for them directly, so she is going to pay in installments for 2 years. The new kitchen appliances cost $8200 plus GST. She is required to pay $700 up front and the GST. Then she has to pay $350 per month for 2 years.

Learn how to calculate the total cost of kitchen appliances with GST and compare direct purchase costs with installment payments. The problem covers basic arithmetic, including percentages and installments, and is suitable for students in Grades 7-9.

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