Shawn Bixby borrowed $29,000 on a 120-day, 8% note. After 55 days, Shawn paid $3,200 on the note. On day 95, Shawn paid an additional $5,200. Use ordinary interest. a. Determine the total interest use the U.S. Rule. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent. Total interest b. Determine the ending balance due use the U.S. Rule. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent. Ending balance due

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Shawn Bixby borrowed $29,000 on a 120-day, 8% note. After 55 days, Shawn paid $3,200 on the note. On day 95, Shawn paid an
additional $5,200. Use ordinary interest.
a. Determine the total interest use the U.S. Rule.
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.
Total interest
b. Determine the ending balance due use the U.S. Rule.
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.
Ending balance due
Transcribed Image Text:Shawn Bixby borrowed $29,000 on a 120-day, 8% note. After 55 days, Shawn paid $3,200 on the note. On day 95, Shawn paid an additional $5,200. Use ordinary interest. a. Determine the total interest use the U.S. Rule. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent. Total interest b. Determine the ending balance due use the U.S. Rule. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent. Ending balance due
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As per the U.S. Rule,
it is a method of calculating interest in a borrowing that prohibits the lender from computing interest until the payment is made and the subsequent interest shall be based upon the remaining balance and term of the borrowing.
Usage of simple interest is promoted through this method.

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