Megan's dad is ready to lend her money at 4.9% interest per year for 3 years of college; however he would like Megan to pay him $1,600 a year at the end of each year. Megan thinks that on getting her first job after 3 years she will get a joining bonus of $28,000. She would like to borrow as much money as possible from her dad that can be paid off with the bonus amount. How much should she borrow?

Megan's dad is ready to lend her money at 4.9% interest per year for 3 years of college; however he would like Megan to pay him $1,600 a year at the end of each year. Megan thinks that on getting her first job after 3 years she will get a joining bonus of $28,000. She would like to borrow as much money as possible from her dad that can be paid off with the bonus amount. How much should she borrow?

Essentials Of Investments

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Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.

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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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