Quick question before I answer: Did he have to pay $2,399 when he signed the lease, or was that just how much he had to pay in total over the course of 36 months?
3% interest on 5,000 = 150
275 (the total amount wanted) - 150 (from initial investment)= 125
x (5%) =125
x (0.05)= 125
x/0.05)= 125/0.05
x=2500
you need to invest 2500 at 5% to get the additional 125
125 plus 150= 275
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