Dr Chan Obtained a $15,000 Demand Loan at Prime Plus

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Dr. Chan obtained a $15,000 demand loan at prime plus 1.5% on September 13 from the Bank of Montreal to purchase a new dental X-ray machine. Fixed payments of $700 will be deducted from the dentist's chequing account on the 20^th of each month, beginning October 20. The prime rate was 7.5% at the outset, dropped to 7.25% on the subsequent November 26, and rose to 7.75% on January 29. Prepare a loan repayment schedule showing the details of the first five payments.

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March Put

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