The Correct Equation for Calculating the Cost of Short-Term Credit

question 108

Multiple Choice

The correct equation for calculating the cost of short-term credit is

• A) rate = interest/(principal × time).
• B) rate = (principal × time)/interest.
• C) rate = principal/(time × interest).
• D) rate = principal × interest × time.

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