On February 22, Jonathan Had $20,000 of Student Loans

question 7

Multiple Choice

On February 22, Jonathan had $20,000 of student loans. He agreed to a payment plan of $225 per month at an annual simple interest rate of 8.40%. Determine how much of the $225 will go towards the principal at the end of March.

• A) $80.25
• B) $81.68
• C) $83.72
• D) $84.58
• E) $88.92

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