The breakdown of the payment made for the installment plan for the purchase made is :
- Down payment = $396
- Total monthly payment = $1932
- Tital cost of installment plan = $2328
- Finabce charge = $348
Given the Parameters.
- Original cost = $1980
- Down payment = 20% of original costs
- Monthly installment = $161
- Number of installment payments made = 12
1.) The down payment :
Percentage × original cost
20% × $1980 = $396
2.) Total monthly payments made :
Number of payments × amount per installment
12 × $161 = $1932
3.) Total cost of installment plan :
Total monthly payments + down payment
$(1932 + 396) = $2328
4.) Finance charge :
Installment plan - Original cost
$2328 - $1980 = $348
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