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Harry borrows $3,500 from Mary. He agrees to repay the loan with annual payments, made at the end of each year, of $500, $1,000, $1,500, etc. with a smaller final payment one year after the last regular payment. Mary charges Henry a rate of discount 10% convertible 4 times per year. Determine the amount of the final payment.
Ans: At least $1670, but less than $1700.
EAR= (1+10%/4)^4-1=10.38% Below is the amortization schedule up to 3rd year
Year | Initial Loan | Interest @10.38%* Initial Loan | Payment | Outstanding Principal |
0 | 3,500.00 | - | - | 3,500.00 |
1 | 3,500.00 | 363.30 | 500.00 | 3,363.30 |
2 | 3,363.30 | 349.11 | 1,000.00 | 2,712.41 |
3 | 2,712.41 | 281.55 | 1,500.00 | 1,493.96 |
Hence, amount of final payment to repay the loan at the end of 4th year= 1493.96*(1+10.38%)=$1649.03