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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.)
$
@ 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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