Asked by Sumaya Hassan on Jun 24, 2024

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Edison Automotive Machining Company needs to borrow money to repair a broken milling machine. The company can borrow $80,000 for 300 days at 7% exact simple interest. Compute the total amount that Edison will need to repay. (Use a 365-day year.)

Exact Simple Interest

Interest calculated based on the principal amount for a specific number of days, using a 365-day year.

365-Day Year

A calendar method that assumes each year has 365 days for the purpose of interest calculation, ignoring leap years.

Milling Machine

A tool used in machining processes for shaping metal and other solid materials, utilizing rotary cutters to remove material.

  • Identify the differences in computing ordinary interest (360-day year) versus exact interest (365-day year).
  • Execute mathematical techniques to calculate usual and precise interest figures.
  • Become adept at refining numbers to the closest cent when conducting financial calculations.
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Preet ChahalJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
$80,000 × 0.07 × 300/365 = $4,602.74; $80,000 + $4,602.74 = $84,602.74