Eight months ago, Louise agreed to pay Thelma $750 and $950, 6 and 12 months, respectively, from the date of the agreement. With each payment, Louise agreed to pay interest on the respective principal amounts at the rate of 6.5% from the date of the agree-ment. Louise failed to make the first payment and now wishes to settle her obligations with a single payment four months from now. What payment should Thelma be willing to accept if money can earn 4.75%?   r= rate of interest p= present value s= future value t= time

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Eight months ago, Louise agreed to pay Thelma $750 and $950, 6 and 12 months, respectively, from the date of the agreement. With each payment, Louise agreed to pay interest on the respective principal amounts at the rate of 6.5% from the date of the agree-ment. Louise failed to make the first payment and now wishes to settle her obligations with a single payment four months from now. What payment should Thelma be willing to accept if money can earn 4.75%?

 

r= rate of interest

p= present value

s= future value

t= time

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