Loans - 8.1 to 8.3

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What is a final payment in the context of a simple interest loan?

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The final payment is the payment on a simple interest loan that consists of the remaining balance plus the current month's interest.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the finance charge for an installment loan of $1,000 at an 8% APR to be repaid in 18 months?

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$63.80

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How do you calculate the finance charge for a treadmill purchased with an installment loan at 12% APR?

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The finance charge is calculated based on the loan amount, down payment, and the interest rate over the loan term.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does the term 'term' refer to in loans?

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The term is the amount of time for which a loan is granted before it has to be repaid.

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How much ordinary interest is owed on a single-payment loan of $5,000 for 90 days at 9% interest?

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$112.50

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is an installment loan?

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An installment loan is a type of loan that is repaid over time with a set number of scheduled payments.

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What is the annual percentage rate (APR)?

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The APR is the annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, expressed as a percentage.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a down payment?

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A down payment is an upfront payment made when purchasing a big-ticket item, often expressed as a percentage of the total price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the principal in the context of a loan?

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The principal is the original sum of money borrowed in a loan, or the amount still owed on which interest is calculated.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How do you determine the total cost of a loan?

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The total cost of a loan is determined by adding the principal amount and the finance charges.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3