Mr. Silberman borrowed money for a computer for $1, 500. He will pay $50 per month until it is paid off.

Question

Mr. Silberman borrowed money for a computer for $1, 500. He will pay $50 per month until it is paid off.

Ms. Washington also borrowed money for a computer. The equation D = -100m + 1, 800 represents the amount Ms. Washington owes, D,
dollars, after m months.
Which person will owe more money after 9 months? Move the correct words and dollar amount to the blanks to complete the sentence.

Answer 1

Mr. Silberman borrowed money for a computer for $1, 500. He will pay $50 per month until it is paid off.

After 9 months, Mr. Silberman will owe $950, while Ms. Washington will owe $900. Therefore, Mr. Silberman will owe more money after 9 months.