Eric Is Considering Buying a Car

question 48

Multiple Choice

Eric is considering buying a car. He can either purchase the car outright or make 5 annual payments of $10,000 at the end of each year. If the interest rate is 7%, how much is the outright purchase price?

• A)$14,025.50
• B)$7,129.90
• C)$41,002.00
• D)$57,863.70

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