A car dealer normally lists new cars at 22% above cost. A demonstrator model was sold for $17,568 after a 10% reduction from the list price. What amount did the dealer pay for this car?
Two $1,000 bonds, with interest at 8% on March 1 and September 1, were purchased on October 8 at 104 plus accrued interest. Compute the entire purchase cost of the bonds. (Assume a 360-day year and a commission of $5 per bond.)