Suppose You Borrowed $15,000 at a Rate of 8

question 92

Multiple Choice

Suppose you borrowed $15,000 at a rate of 8.5% and must repay it in 5 equal installments at the end of each of the next 5 years.How much would you still owe at the end of the first year, after you have made the first payment?

• A) $10,155.68
• B) $10,690.19
• C) $11,252.83
• D) $11,845.09
• E) $12,468.51

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