Seven years ago, Emmanual purchased a beautiful new home. He
financed the acquisition with a 30-year mortgage. The original loan
amount was $185,000, and the rate on the mortgage was 5.6 percent
per year (compounded monthly). The mortgage requires monthly
payments. Today, Emmanuel decided he wants to pay off the
loan. What is the current outstanding balance on
this mortgage? (Assume the mortgage has 23 years
remaining, and the next payment is due in one month.)