Dr. Ruth is going to borrow $5,000 to help write a book. The loan is for one

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Dr. Ruth is going to borrow $5,000 to help write a book. The loan is for one year and the money can either be borrowed at the prime rate or the LIBOR rate. Assume the prime rate is 11 percent and LIBOR 1.5 percent less. Also assume there will be a $45 transaction fee with LIBOR (this amount must be added to the interest cost with LIBOR). Which loan has the lower effective interest cost?

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Foundations of Financial Management

ISBN: 978-1259194078

15th edition

Authors: Stanley Block, Geoffrey Hirt, Bartley Danielsen

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