Keith Bought a Lakeside Cottage for 30% Down and Monthly

question 101

Multiple Choice

Keith bought a lakeside cottage for 30% down and monthly mortgage payments of $1224.51 at the end of each month for 20 years. Interest is 4.4% compounded semi-annually. What is the purchase price of the property?

• A) $194 378
• B) $195 881
• C) $278 878
• D) $279 831
• E) $254 646

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