Adam wants to buy a home for $160,000, but can only get a loan from the bank for $123,200. What percentage does Adam have to put down in order to pay for the home?Answer:
Q. Adam wants to buy a home for $160,000, but can only get a loan from the bank for $123,200. What percentage does Adam have to put down in order to pay for the home?Answer:
Calculate down payment amount: Calculate the amount Adam needs to pay as a down payment.Down payment amount = Total home price - Loan amount from the bank= $160,000 - $123,200= $36,800
Calculate down payment percentage: Calculate the down payment percentage.Down payment percentage = (Down payment amount/Total home price)×100= ($36,800/$160,000)×100= 0.23 \times 100= 23\%
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