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The Cost of Credit — Quiz

Question 6 • Personal Finance

The table shows a schedule of Jorge’s payment plan for a car. Jorge’s Payment Plan Year Balance Monthly Payment End of Year Balance 1 15 dollars comma 469 point 8 0 257 point 8 3 dollars 2 257 point 8 3 dollars 3 257 point 8 3 dollars 4 257 point 8 3 dollars 5 257 point 8 3 dollars 6 257 point 8 3 dollars How many years will it take Jorge to pay off the loan?

Answer
A
6 years
B
5 years
C
3 years
D
4 years

Explanation

Jorge owes $15,469.80 and pays $257.83 each month. In one year, he pays $257.83 × 12 = $3,093.96. After five years, he will have paid $3,093.96 × 5 = $15,469.80, so the loan will take 5 years to pay off. The correct choice is 5 years.

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