Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 6 - Percent - 6.1 Basics of Percent - 6.1 Exercises - Page 389: 60

Answer

$1160

Work Step by Step

If Linda Redding needs 2320 dollars for school and living expenses this semester and she applied for a loan that covers 50% of the amount, this means that loan will cover half of the cost. Therefore, the loan will be worth $.5\times2320=1160$ dollars. 50%$=50\div100=.5$ $2320\times.5=1160$ dollars
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