If the Interest on a Note Is 12

question 96

Multiple Choice

If the interest on a note is 12.5% and the principal was $100,000, what is the maturity value of the note, if the note is outstanding for 7 months? (Round to the nearest dollar.)

• A) $1,143
• B) $7,292
• C) $107,292
• D) $112,500

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Definitions:

Compounded Semi-annually

A method of calculating interest where the interest is added to the principal amount twice a year, resulting in the accumulation of interest on interest over the period.

Business Bank Loan

A specific type of loan intended for business expenditures, provided by a bank to a company, with agreed repayment terms and interest rates.

Compounded Semi-annually

A method where interest earnings are calculated and added to an account's balance every six months, contributing to the compounded growth of an investment.

Compounded Quarterly

Related to the calculation of interest which is added to the principal amount at the end of every quarter, or every three months.