Scenario: Ryan Wants to Rent an Apartment

question 65

Multiple Choice

Scenario: Ryan wants to rent an apartment. The following table shows the monthly rent of five apartments and the number of hours per month it takes to commute to work from each apartment. Ryan's opportunity cost of time is $15 per hour.

-Refer to the scenario above.What is the total cost incurred per month if Ryan rents Apartment 5?

• A) $2,150
• B) $2,270
• C) $2,400
• D) $2,265

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Definitions:

Semi-Annually Compounded

Interest or finance charges are applied to the principal sum twice a year, causing the investment or loan to grow at a faster rate than simple annual compounding.

RSP

Registered Savings Plan, a financial account in Canada designated for holding savings and investment assets, with special tax benefits for retirement savings.

Monthly Compounded

Pertains to interest or any financial metric that is calculated and added to the principal balance every month.

Nominal Rate

The stated interest rate of a bond or loan, not accounting for compounding or inflation effects.