Martin Is Offered an Investment Where for $5000 Today, He

question 73

Multiple Choice

Martin is offered an investment where for $5000 today, he will receive $5250 in one year. He decides to borrow $5000 from the bank to make this investment. What is the maximum interest rate the bank needs to offer on the loan if Martin is at least to break even on this investment?

• A) 5.0%
• B) 3.2%
• C) 4.8%
• D) 5.6%

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