Three Debts, the First for $1720 Due Four Months Ago

question 34

Essay

Three debts, the first for $1720 due four months ago, the second for $1315 due in 5 months, and the third for $1640 due in 7 months, are to be paid by a single payment today. How much is the single payment if money is worth 7.5% p.a. and the agreed focal date is today?

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