A Variable Rate Demand Loan Showed an Initial Balance of $20

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Essay

A variable rate demand loan showed an initial balance of $20 000.00, payments of $5000.00 after six months, $10000.00 after one year, and a final payment after two years. Interest was 6% compounded semi-annually for the first year and 12% compounded monthly for the remaining time. How much was the size of the final payment?

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