Moe Borrows $10,500 from the Bank at 11 Percent Annually

question 123

Multiple Choice

Moe borrows $10,500 from the bank at 11 percent annually compounded interest to be repaid in six equal annual installments. The interest paid in the first year is

• A) $1,155
• B) $2,481
• C) $144
• D) $1,327

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