On January 1, 2009, Molly owed $7,388 to her friend Juan, who was kind enough not to charge Molly any interest. Each month during 2009, Molly paid Juan some of the money she owed. If Molly still owed Juan $1,952 on January 1, 2010, what was the average amount of Molly's monthly payments?

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On January 1, 2009, Molly owed $7,388 to her friend Juan, who was kind enough not to charge Molly any
interest. Each month during 2009, Molly paid Juan some of the money she owed. If Molly still owed Juan
$1,952 on January 1, 2010, what was the average amount of Molly's monthly payments?
Transcribed Image Text:On January 1, 2009, Molly owed $7,388 to her friend Juan, who was kind enough not to charge Molly any interest. Each month during 2009, Molly paid Juan some of the money she owed. If Molly still owed Juan $1,952 on January 1, 2010, what was the average amount of Molly's monthly payments?
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