Jeremy Is in the Process of Purchasing a Car

question 40

Multiple Choice

Jeremy is in the process of purchasing a car. The list price of the car is $42,000. If Jeremy pays cash for the car, the dealer will reduce the price by 10%. Otherwise, the dealer will provide financing where Jeremy must pay $8,990 at the end of each of the next five years. Compute the effective interest rate to the nearest percent that Jeremy would pay if he chooses to make the five annual payments?

• A) 5%.
• B) 6%.
• C) 7%.
• D) 8%.

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Definitions:

Note Issuance

The process of creating and distributing a promissory note, which is a financial instrument indicating a promise to pay.

Interest Expense

The financial burden on an entity for using loans or credit over a certain period.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value, often used in investment appraisal.

Quick Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, excluding inventories.