Ralph Signs an Instrument Promising to Pay a Total of $10,000

question 33

Multiple Choice

Ralph signs an instrument promising to pay a total of $10,000 to Martha in $1,000 monthly installments with the final payment being made on August 1.Ralph unexpectedly inherits $10,000 from his aunt on May 15.Ralph may

• A)not complete his $10,000 payment before August 1.
• B)complete his $10,000 payment before August 1.
• C)increase his monthly payments by five percent,but not more.
• D)increase his monthly payments by ten percent,but not more.

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