Question

Owen expects to receive $ 25,000 at the end of next year from a trust fund. If a bank loans money at an interest rate of 7.1 %​, how much money can he borrow from the bank on the basis of this​ information?a) $18,605
b) $11,428
c) $25,500
d) $20,000

Answer 1

Answer: He could borrow from one of the following options:

(a) $18,605

(b) $11,428

(d) $20,000

Explanation:

If Owen borrows $18,605

Bank interest rate = 7.1% of $18,605

=7.1/100 ×$18,605

=$1, 320.955

Owen's debt at his bank=

$18,605+$1,320.9555 =

$19,925.955

When Owen receives the trust fund of $25,000, he can pay his debt and still has $5,074.045 with him.

If Owen borrows $11,428

Bank interest rate = 7.1% × $11,428

=$811. 388

Owen's debt at his bank=

$811.388+$11,428 =

$12,239.388

When Owen receives the trust fund of $25,000, he can pay his debt and still has $12,760.612 left with him.

If Owen borrows $20,000

Bank interest rate =7.1% of $20,000

=7.1/100 ×$20,000

=$1, 420

Owen's debt at his bank=

$20,000 + $1,420 = $21,420

When Owen receives the trust fund of $25,000, he can pay his debt at his bank and still has $3,580 left with him.