A Loan of P Is Taken Out at a Simple

question 72

Multiple Choice

A loan of P is taken out at a simple interest rate of r = 10.4%.Two months later,a partial loan payment of $500 is made.Of this payment,$301.34 went towards paying interest on the loan while $198.66 went to reducing the outstanding balance of the loan.What is the value of P? (Answer to nearest dollar)

• A)$2898
• B)$11,461
• C)$3096
• D)$17,385

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with dividends that are paid out before those of common shareholders.

Common Stock

Shares representing ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a claim on a portion of the company’s profits through dividends.

Dividend

a distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, usually in cash or additional shares.

Convertible Preferred Stock

Preferred stock that gives the owner the option of converting those preferred shares into a stated number of common shares.