Tim Houston purchased a wall unit for $2,400. He made a $600 down payment and financed the balance with an installment loan for 48 months. If Tim's payments are $43.50 per month, use the APR formula to calculate what annual percentage rate he is paying on the loan. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

Tim Houston purchased a wall unit for $2,400. He made a $600 down payment and financed the balance with an installment loan for 48 months. If Tim's payments are $43.50 per month, use the APR formula to calculate what annual percentage rate he is paying on the loan. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter16: Working Capital Policy And Short-term Financing

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14P

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