Billy Thornton Borrowed $20,000 at a Rate of 7

question 152

Multiple Choice

Billy Thornton borrowed $20,000 at a rate of 7.25%, simple interest, with interest paid at the end of each month.The bank uses a 360-day year.How much interest would Billy have to pay in a 30-day month?

• A) $120.83
• B) $126.88
• C) $133.22
• D) $139.88
• E) $146.87

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Future Value

Future value is a financial concept that estimates how much an investment will be worth at a future date, considering factors like interest earned or capital gains.

Compounded Quarterly

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Fair Value

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