David Company Borrowed $550,000 on December 31, 2014

question 107

Multiple Choice

David Company borrowed $550,000 on December 31, 2014. The loan will be paid with six equal annual payments of $115,388, beginning on December 31, 2015. The rate of interest compounded annually for the loan is most nearly equal to

• A) 9%.
• B) 8%.
• C) 7%.
• D) 6%.

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