Sam Is Comparing the Costs of Two Loans

question 132

Multiple Choice

Sam is comparing the costs of two loans. One is due in one year and the other is due in four years. Both have the same stated rate of interest. Which of the following is true?

• A) The principal paid for the one-year loan will be lower than the principal paid for the four-year loan.
• B) The principal paid for the one-year loan will be higher than the principal paid for the four-year loan.
• C) The interest charges for the one-year loan will be lower than the interest charges for the four-year loan.
• D) The interest charges for the one-year loan will be higher than the interest charges for the four-year loan.
• E) The interest charges and principal payments cannot be compared for the two loans.

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