Jim Dolt Wants to Borrow $50,000 to Buy a House

question 55

Essay

Jim Dolt wants to borrow $50,000 to buy a house. If he paid equal annual installments for 30 years and 12 percent interest on the outstanding balance, what would be the amount of his annual payment?

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Regulated Market

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