A conditional sale contract for a $1,450 transaction required a 10% down payment with the balance to be paid by 12 equal monthly payments. The first payment is due six months after the date of the purchase. The retailer charges an interest rate of 13% compounded semi-annually on the unpaid balance. What is the monthly payment?

Compounded Semi-annually

A method of calculating interest where it is added to the principal amount twice a year, leading to interest on interest.

Monthly Payment

The amount paid every month over the course of a loan or mortgage to cover both principal and interest.

Conditional Sale Contract

A type of contract in which the sale of an asset or property is contingent upon certain conditions being met, often used in real estate and high-value purchases.