John Can Purchase an Airline Ticket for $540 Now or Can

question 172

Multiple Choice

John can purchase an airline ticket for $540 now or can pay $578 in 90 days. If interest is 6.6%, determine whether John should purchase the ticket now or in 90 days.

• A) Buy now - savings of $28.74
• B) Buy now - savings of $34.22
• C) No difference between the two options
• D) Buy later - savings of $28.74
• E) Buy later - savings of $34.22

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