The Johnsons have accumulated a nest egg of $40,000 that they intend to use as a down payment toward the purchase of a new house. Because their present gross income has placed them in a relatively high tax bracket, they have decided to invest a minimum of $2100/month in monthly payments (to take advantage of the tax deduction) toward the purchase of their house. However, because of other financial obligations, their monthly payments should not exceed $2400. If the Johnsons decide to secure a 15-year mortgage, what is the price range of houses that they should consider when the local mortgage rate for this type of loan is 3%/year compounded monthly? (Round your answers to the nearest cent.) least expensive     $  most expensive     $

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The Johnsons have accumulated a nest egg of $40,000 that they intend to use as a down payment toward the purchase of a new house. Because their present gross income has placed them in a relatively high tax bracket, they have decided to invest a minimum of $2100/month in monthly payments (to take advantage of the tax deduction) toward the purchase of their house. However, because of other financial obligations, their monthly payments should not exceed $2400. If the Johnsons decide to secure a 15-year mortgage, what is the price range of houses that they should consider when the local mortgage rate for this type of loan is 3%/year compounded monthly? (Round your answers to the nearest cent.)

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most expensive    
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