The municipality of Smallville has arranged to borrow $30 million in order to implement several public projects (flood control, school security, etc.). The interest rate will be 3% per year, payable at the end of each year. This $30 million debt will be retired by making payments of $5 million at the end of each year. The Board of Supervisors is concerned that it will take too long to pay off this debt. How many years will it take to retire this $30 million debt and its associated interest payments?

The municipality of Smallville has arranged to borrow $30 million in order to implement several public projects (flood control, school security, etc.). The interest rate will be 3% per year, payable at the end of each year. This $30 million debt will be retired by making payments of $5 million at the end of each year. The Board of Supervisors is concerned that it will take too long to pay off this debt. How many years will it take to retire this $30 million debt and its associated interest payments?

CONCEPTS IN FED.TAX.,2020-W/ACCESS

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Chapter6: Business Expenses

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