Andrew Merrill, Owns a Mobile Sandwich and Pretzel Stand

question 22

Short Answer

Andrew Merrill, owns a mobile sandwich and pretzel stand. Andrew borrows $5,200 for 135 days at 9% ordinary simple interest. What total will Andrew need to repay for both interest and principal? (Use a 360-day year.)

Understand the relationship between interest rates and the present value of future payments.

Understand the concepts of the inflationary premium and real versus nominal interest rates.

Understand the effects of real interest rate changes on investment and consumption decisions.

Understand the concept of interest and different perspectives surrounding it.

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