Suppose You Borrowed $15, 000 at a Rate of 8

question 98

Multiple Choice

Suppose you borrowed $15, 000 at a rate of 8.5% and must repay it in 5 equal installments at the end of each of the next 5 years.How much would you still owe at the end of the first year, after you have made the first payment?

• A) $10, 155.68
• B) $10, 690.19
• C) $11, 252.83
• D) $11, 845.09
• E) $12, 468.51

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