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.
