A Borrower Has Two Alternatives for a Loan: (A) Issue

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Essay

A borrower has two alternatives for a loan: (a) issue a $480,000, 60-day, 8% note or (2) issue a $480,000, 60-day note that the creditor discounts at 8%. (Assume a 360-day year is used for interest calculations.) (a) Calculate the amount of the interest expense for each option.
(b) Determine the proceeds received by the borrower in each situation.

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