A Margin Loan for $20,000 Is Charged an Effective Interest

question 103

Multiple Choice

A margin loan for $20,000 is charged an effective interest rate of 8.5 percent. If the loan is repaid in 9 months, how much interest is charged?

• A) $1,275.00
• B) $1,243.13
• C) $1,261.91
• D) $1,226.34
• E) $1,276.54

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Definitions:

Labor Costs

The total sum of all wages, benefits, and taxes paid to employees by an employer for work performed.

Period Costs

Expenses that are not directly tied to production activity and are charged to the period in which they are incurred.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that shows the assets, liabilities, and equity of a company at a specific point in time, illustrating its financial position.

Income Statement

A report that outlines an organization's earnings and costs for a set period, culminating in a net gain or shortfall.