Steven planned to buy a house but could afford to pay only $12,500 at the end of every 6 months for a mortgage with an interest rate of 5.50% compounded semi-annually for 20 years. She paid $20,250 as a down payment.

a. What was the maximum amount she could afford to pay for a house?

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b. What was her total amount spent for the house through the mortgage period including the downpayment (not taking the time-value of money into account)?

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c. What was the total amount of interest paid through the mortgage period?

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