Which of the Following Statements Regarding a 20-Year (240-Month) $225,000

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding a 20-year (240-month) $225,000, fixed-rate mortgage is CORRECT? (Ignore taxes and transactions costs.)

• A) The outstanding balance declines at a slower rate in the later years of the loan's life.
• B) The remaining balance after three years will be $225,000 less one third of the interest paid during the first three years.
• C) Because it is a fixed-rate mortgage, the monthly loan payments (which include both interest and principal payments) are constant.
• D) Interest payments on the mortgage will increase steadily over time, but the total amount of each payment will remain constant.
• E) The proportion of the monthly payment that goes towards repayment of principal will be lower 10 years from now than it will be the first year.

Analyze the relationship between nominal and real GDP.

Calculate net exports and government purchases using economic data.

Recognize the key indicators of economic performance (e.g., GDP per person, inflation rate).

Distinguish between real and nominal values in economic indicators.

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