Choosing among Loan Options Al Green is considering buying a car and financing it on a one-year

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Choosing among Loan Options Al Green is considering buying a car and financing it on a one-year basis.

The dealer has offered Al a choice of paying $11,300 at the end of the year or making twelve monthly payments of $900 each, with the payments made at the end of the month. The dealer pointed out that Al can save $500 by using the monthly payment alternative. An 18 percent annual interest rate is being charged on car loans at the moment.

a. Is the dealer correct in saying that Al will save $500 under the 12-payment option?

b. Which of the two options should Al choose?

c. What amount will be saved by selecting the best option?

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Financial Accounting A Decision Making Approach

ISBN: 9780471328230

2nd Edition

Authors: Thomas E. King, Valdean C. Lembke, John H. Smith

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