A Conditional Sale Contract Requires the Debtor to Make Six

question 129

Short Answer

A conditional sale contract requires the debtor to make six quarterly payments of $569, with the first payment due in six months. What amount will a finance company pay to purchase the contract on the date of sale if the finance company requires a rate of return of 16% compounded quarterly?

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