The cost of the down payment is $\displaystyle\frac{{1}}{{6}}\cdot\text{\$}{1500}=\text{\$}{250}\usepackage{cmbright}\Huge\$ . The amount left over is $\displaystyle\text{\$}{1500}-\text{\$}{250}=\text{\$}{1250}\usepackage{cmbright}\Huge\$ .