Miguel wants to buy a home for $690,000, but can only get a loan from the bank for $558,900. What percentage does Miguel have to put down in order to pay for the home?Answer:
Q. Miguel wants to buy a home for $690,000, but can only get a loan from the bank for $558,900. What percentage does Miguel have to put down in order to pay for the home?Answer:
Calculate down payment: Calculate the amount Miguel needs to put down.Down payment amount = Total home price - Loan amount from the bank= $690,000 - $558,900= $131,100
Calculate down payment percentage: Calculate the down payment percentage.Down payment percentage = (Down payment amount/Total home price)×100= ($131,100/$690,000)×100= 0.19 \times 100= 19\%
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