calculate the period required (to the nearest year) to pay off his debt. Expressing the formula and workings (not using excel).
calculate the period required (to the nearest year) to pay off his debt. Expressing the formula and workings (not using excel).
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While William was a student at Edinburgh University, he borrowed $15,000 in student loan at an annual interest rate of 9%. If he repays $2,000 per year, calculate the period required (to the nearest year) to pay off his debt. Expressing the formula and workings (not using excel).
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