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The following table shows annual rates for various types of loans in 2015. Assume monthly payments and compounding periods. HINT [See Examples 5 and 7.]
Loan |
30-Year |
15-Year |
5-Year |
4-Year |
Credit |
October |
3.93 |
3.14 |
4.30 |
4.24 |
13.10 |
November |
4.09 |
3.31 |
4.31 |
4.26 |
13.10 |
December |
4.09 |
3.34 |
4.34 |
4.29 |
13.10 |
You currently owe $9000 on your credit card, which charges interest at the October 2015 rate. What is the least you need to pay per month to pay off the card in 5 years? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)
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@ the rate of interest of 13.1 % 9000 USD will be paid in 60 equal monthly installments (5 years). The monthly installment amount is USD 205. Below is the calculations for your reference (example of 8 months is given.
month | date | Amount owed (balance as on date | Interest @ 13.1% | Monthly payment | towards principal |
1 | Oct-15 | 9,000 | 98 | 205 | 107 |
2 | Nov-15 | 8,893 | 97 | 205 | 108 |
3 | Dec-15 | 8,785 | 96 | 205 | 109 |
4 | Jan-16 | 8,676 | 95 | 205 | 110 |
5 | Feb-16 | 8,566 | 94 | 205 | 111 |
6 | Mar-16 | 8,454 | 92 | 205 | 113 |
7 | Apr-16 | 8,342 | 91 | 205 | 114 |
8 | May-16 | 8,228 | 90 | 205 | 115 |
Total payouts | 3,320 | 12,300 | 8,980 |
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