The amount of each monthly installment is $1,294 and the hire purchase of the car is: $4,158.
a. Monthly installment
2 1/2 years=30 months
First step
Amount payable=[49,500×(1-.30)] /30 months
Amount payable=(49,500×.70)/30 months
Amount payable=$34,650/30 months
Amount payable=$1,155
Second step
Amount of monthly installment=[$1,155×(1+0.12)
Amount of monthly installment=$1,155×1.12
Amount of monthly installment=$1,293.6
Amount of monthly installment=$1,294 (Approximately)
b. Hire purchase
Hire purchase=$1,155×.12×30 months
Hire purchase=$4,158
Therefore the amount of each monthly installment is $1,294 and the hire purchase of the car is: $4,158.
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