Joanie wants to join a gym to get into shape. The gym costs $12 per month and has a $50 down payment. How much will she need to pay for the first 3 years?
The membership costs $12 * 12 months = $
<gadget id="calculator">12*12</gadget>
<output>144</output>
144 per year.
For three years, the monthly membership fee will be $144 * 3 = $
<gadget id="calculator">144*3</gadget>
<output>432</output>
432.
The total amount paid for 3 years will be $432 + $50 = $
<gadget id="calculator">432+50</gadget>
<output>482</output>
482.

<result>482</result>