A machine is bought with a loan which must be repaid in 20 equal half-yearly instalments of R6 500. The first instalment is payable four years after the loan has been negotiated. What is the price of the machine if compound interest is added every half year at 14% p.a. on the outstanding amount?

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A machine is bought with a loan which must be repaid in 20 equal half-yearly instalments of
R6 500. The first instalment is payable four years after the loan has been negotiated. What is the
price of the machine if compound interest is added every half year at 14% p.a. on the outstanding
amount?
Transcribed Image Text:A machine is bought with a loan which must be repaid in 20 equal half-yearly instalments of R6 500. The first instalment is payable four years after the loan has been negotiated. What is the price of the machine if compound interest is added every half year at 14% p.a. on the outstanding amount?
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