CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS
20th Edition
ISBN: 9780357110362
Author: Murphy
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Lashonda wants to buy a new house but needs money for the down payment. Her parents agree to lend her money at an annual rate of 2%, and charged a simple interest. They lend her $6000 for 3 years. She makes no payments except the one at the end of that time.
a) how much total interest will lashonda have to pay?
b) what will the total repayment amount be (including interest)?
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