SOLUTION: Joshua bought a computer at a rent-to-own store. The computer costs 3,000 but Joshua will pay $150 a month for 24months. What is the interest rate per year? A) 4%. B)8%. C)10%. D)
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Question 1014573: Joshua bought a computer at a rent-to-own store. The computer costs 3,000 but Joshua will pay $150 a month for 24months. What is the interest rate per year? A) 4%. B)8%. C)10%. D)12%. E)13% Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
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(24 months)($150/month)=$3600
$3600-$300=$600
He pays $600 interest over 2 years, or $300 per year.
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($300/$3000)(100%)=10%
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ANSWER: He pays 10% interest per year.