Loan Monthly Payments

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What is the formula to calculate total repayment of a loan?

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Total Repayment = Monthly Payment x Number of Months

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What does APR stand for in loan agreements?

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APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate, which represents the yearly interest rate charged on borrowed money.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How does an increase in interest rate affect monthly payments?

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An increase in interest rate will cause the monthly payment to go up.

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If you finance a $12,000 hot tub with a $5,000 down payment at 9% APR for 24 months, what is the monthly payment?

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The monthly payment is $319.90.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the total price of a car if you put down 20% on a $7,000 car and pay monthly payments of $109.40 for 60 months?

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The total price of the car is $7964.00.

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What is the significance of the down payment in a loan?

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A down payment reduces the amount of money you need to borrow and can lower your monthly payments.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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How do you calculate the monthly payment for a loan?

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Monthly Payment = (Loan Amount x Interest Rate) / (1 - (1 + Interest Rate)^-Number of Payments)

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the impact of loan term length on monthly payments?

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A longer loan term generally results in lower monthly payments but higher total interest paid.

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What is the difference between fixed and variable interest rates?

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Fixed interest rates remain the same throughout the loan term, while variable rates can change based on market conditions.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the purpose of calculating total repayment?

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Calculating total repayment helps borrowers understand the total cost of the loan over its duration.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B