Asked by Preston Heffington on Jun 10, 2024

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Faisal borrowed $3,000, $3,500, and $4,000 from his father on January 1 of 3 successive years at college. Faisal and his father agreed that interest would accumulate on each amount at the rate of 5% compounded semi-annually. Faisal is to start repaying the loan on the January 1 following graduation. What consolidated amount will he owe at that time?

Compounded Semi-Annually

An approach to calculating interest where the interest is added to the principal twice a year.

Loan

The lending of money by one or more individuals, organizations, or other entities to other individuals, organizations, etc.

Amount

The total sum or quantity of something.

  • Measure the effect of fluctuations in interest rates on the returns from investments over a period.
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lydia okrahJun 11, 2024
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$11,544.93