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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Peter wants to borrow $3,000. He has two payment plans to choose from. Plan A is 4% interest over 6 years. Plan B is 5% interest over 4 years. Using the formula m=p+prt/12t for payment, m, which statement best compares the plans?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Plan A has a monthly payment of about $23 less and a total interest charge of $120 less than plan B. Plan A has a monthly payment of about $23 less and a total interest charge of $120 more than plan B. Plan A has a monthly payment of about $23 more and a total interest charge of $120 more than plan B. Plan A has a monthly payment of about $23 more and a total interest charge of $120 less than plan B.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Skielerlucas04

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok, so plan B cost 600 and plan A cost 720 correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@dreamstoogood

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i believe so

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok good

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but there are 6 years in plan A and 4 years in plan B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and how many months are in a year @dreamstoogood

OpenStudy (anonymous):

12

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so divide both amounts by 12

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@dreamstoogood

OpenStudy (anonymous):

600/12=50 720/12=60

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, nvm that was wrong

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whats 12x6 and 12x4?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

72 and 48

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