A Contractor's Price for a New Building Was $85 100

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Essay

A contractor's price for a new building was $85 100.00. Stampede Inc., the buyers of the building, paid $14 000.00 down and financed the balance by making equal payments at the end of every six months for 14 years. Interest is 12% compounded semi-annually.
a) What is the size of the semi-annual payment?
b) How much will Stampede Inc. owe after 6 years?
c) What is the total cost of the building for Stampede Inc.?
d) What is the total interest included in the payments?

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