The chart shows pricing and payment options for two big
items.
Which is the best option for people who need the items
immediately but cannot pay cash now?
Rent-to-
Item
own
payments
Installment Cash
plan price
O choosing installment plans for both items
O choosing rent-to-own plans for both items
O saving up enough money before buying either item
splitting the items between installment and rent-to-own
plans
Laptop
computer
$150 a
month for
12 months
$100.83 a
month for $1,000
12 months
18.3 CF
refrigerator
$140 a
month for
12 months
$80.67 a
month for
12 months
$800