Suppose That If $100,000 Is Borrowed to Purchase a Home

question 33

Multiple Choice

Suppose that if $100,000 is borrowed to purchase a home, then the monthly payment R is a function of the interest rate i (expressed as a percent) and the number of years n before the mortgage is paid, and is given by . Find and interpret your answer. Round your answer to two decimal places. ​

• A) The monthly payment for $100,000 borrowed for 50 years at 2.25% interest is $141.51.
• B) The monthly payment for $100,000 borrowed for 50 years at 2.25% interest is $4,265.02.
• C) The monthly payment for $100,000 borrowed for 50 years at 2.25% interest is $277.78.
• D) The monthly payment for $100,000 borrowed for 50 years at 2.25% interest is $3,801.72.
• E) The monthly payment for $100,000 borrowed for 50 years at 2.25% interest is $278.78.

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