Solve the Problem

question 14

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. If necessary, refer to the table below.
-In order to purchase a home, a family borrows $150,000 at an annual interest rate of 7.7% to be paid back over a 15-year period in equal monthly payments. What is their monthly payment? Round
The answer to the nearest cent.

• A)$1407.62
• B)$10,520.99
• C)$962.50
• D)$1633.00

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