Mr. Smith has incurred a 2% finance charge because he was not able to pay on time for his balance worth $150. If he plans to settle his balance today, how much will Mr. Smith pay?
The finance charge amounts to $150 x 2/100 = $
<gadget id="calculator">150*2/100</gadget>
<output>3</output>
3.
Thus, Mr. Smith will pay a total of $150 + $3 = $
<gadget id="calculator">150+3</gadget>
<output>153</output>
153.

<result>153</result>