After visiting several automobile dealerships, Richard selects the car he wants. He likes its $15,000 price, but financing through the dealer is no bargain. He has $3,000 cash for a down payment, so he needs a loan of $12,000. In shopping at several banks for an installment loan, he learns that interest on most automobile loans is quoted at add-on rates. That is, during the life of the loan, interest is paid on the full amount borrowed even though a portion of the principal has been paid back. Richard borrows $12,000 for a period of four years at an add-on interest rate of 14 percent. a. What is the total interest on Richard's loan? Total interest

After visiting several automobile dealerships, Richard selects the car he wants. He likes its $15,000 price, but financing through the dealer is no bargain. He has $3,000 cash for a down payment, so he needs a loan of $12,000. In shopping at several banks for an installment loan, he learns that interest on most automobile loans is quoted at add-on rates. That is, during the life of the loan, interest is paid on the full amount borrowed even though a portion of the principal has been paid back. Richard borrows $12,000 for a period of four years at an add-on interest rate of 14 percent. a. What is the total interest on Richard's loan? Total interest

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