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What is Installment Buying?
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By the end of this lesson, you'll solve:

"A TV costs Rs 30,000 cash. On installment, you pay Rs 10,000 down and Rs 11,000 per month for 2 months. How much extra did you pay?"

Cash Price vs Installment Price

Picture this: A phone costs Rs 20,000 upfront, but you can also pay Rs 5,000 now and Rs 4,000 a month for 4 months. You end up paying Rs 21,000 total -- that extra Rs 1,000 is the cost of paying later.

Key Points

  • 1
    Cash Price = full amount at once (cheaper)
  • 2
    Down Payment = first payment at purchase time
  • 3
    EMI = fixed monthly payment
  • 4
    Installment Price = Down Payment + all EMIs
  • 5
    Installment Price is usually more than Cash Price

Pro Tip

Installments are like renting money -- you pay extra for the ease of paying later!

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