How do you translate words into equations?

Shannon drove for 540 minutes. if she traveled 65 miles per hour,how many total miles did she travel?

Adan has decided to purchase an $9000 car. he plans on putting 20% down toward the purchase and financing the rest at 7.9% interest rate for 3 years. find his monthly payment a) $225.29 b) $298.81 c) $204.78 d) $236.89

Mrs. robinson bought a novel at a bookstore on sale for 20% off its regular price of $29.99. mr chang bought the same novel at a different bookstore for 10% off its regular price of $25. which person received the better discount?