Gary buys a house for $212,500. He puts 20% down and obtains a simple interest amortizied loan for the balance at 10 7/8% for 30 years. Eight years and two months later, he sells his house.  Find the unpaid balance on his loan.

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Gary buys a house for $212,500. He puts 20% down and obtains a simple interest amortizied loan for the balance at 10 7/8% for 30 years. Eight years and two months later, he sells his house. 

Find the unpaid balance on his loan.

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