Which values of a, b, and c represent the answer in simplest form? 5 3
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O a-1,6-3,C-2
O a = 1, b = 40, C= 24
O a=1,b= 16.C - 24
O a= 1,6-2,C=3

The answer is $2.77.

Step-by-step explanation:   Given that we have to pay the loan of $1300 at interest rate of 7.5% in 6 months. According to the table,

Amount for interest in payment 1 = $8.13,

Amount of interest in payment 2 = $6.79

and

Amount of interest in payment 3 = $5.45.

We can see here that the difference in the amounts to be paid in consecutive months will be same, i.e., the payments will form an arithmetic progression (A.P.).

The common difference = 8.13-6.79=6.79-5.45=1.34.

Therefore, amount of interest in payment 4 = $(5.45-1.34) = $4.11

and amount of interest in payment 5 = $(4.11-1.34) = $2.77.

Please see the attached modified table.

Thus, the answer is $2.77.