You Have Two Options Available in Repaying a Loan

question 66

Multiple Choice

You have two options available in repaying a loan.You can pay $2000 at the end of 5-months and $3000 at the end of 10-months OR you can pay $X at the end of 2-months and $3X at the end of 9-months.If the simple interest rate is r = 4% and the focal date is at the end of 5-months,what is X?

• A)$1246.89
• B)$2479.32
• C)$2685.41
• D)$2727.19

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Definitions:

Tax Structure

The system or arrangement of various types of taxes imposed by a government, including their rates, bases, and method of collection.

Progressive

Relating to an approach or policy that aims to provide greater social services or advantages to those with lower incomes, funded by higher taxes on those with higher incomes.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed, representing the increase in tax payment for every additional dollar earned.

Taxable Income

The portion of an individual or entity's income upon which taxes are levied by the government, after all deductions and exemptions are factored in.