Suppose You Borrowed $15,000 at a Rate of 8

question 92

Multiple Choice

Suppose you borrowed $15,000 at a rate of 8.5% and must repay it in 5 equal installments at the end of each of the next 5 years.How much would you still owe at the end of the first year, after you have made the first payment?

• A) $10,155.68
• B) $10,690.19
• C) $11,252.83
• D) $11,845.09
• E) $12,468.51

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Financial obligations of customers to a company for products or services already delivered but not settled.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense is the allocated amount of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, recognized in accounting to account for the decrease in the asset's value over time.

Net Income

The company's remaining earnings once all costs, taxes, and expenses are deducted from its total revenues.

Direct Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where actual cash receipts and payments are reported, rather than adjusting net income.