Sue will pay back $507.20 in interest expense.
Explanation:
The formula for calculating simple interest is:
SI = P x r x t ÷ 100
- P = Principal
- r = Rate of Interest
- t = Term of the loan/deposit in years
In the given problem,
- Sue Gastineau borrowed $17,000 from Regions Bank so, P = $17000
- Sue Gastineau borrowed $17,000 from Regions Bank at a rate of 5.5%, so r = 5.5 %
- Number of days of the loan = March 5 to September 19
- Sue borrowed $17,000 from Regions Bank for the period of = 198 days, So t = 198 / 365
Simple Interest = (17000 * (5.5/100) * (198/365))
Simple Interest = (17000 * (0.055) * (0.5424657534246575))
Simple Interest = (17000 * (0.055) * (0.5424657534246575))
Simple Interest = $507.20
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Answer: b) import cotton.
Explanation:
If the international price is cotton is less than the price that a country produces it at, it is best that the country imports the cotton than produce it because they do not have a competitive advantage in producing the cotton.
Should they then import, the resources that were being used to produce the cotton can be used on other things that they do have competitive advantage in.
