Problema Solution

What is the equal monthly payments to be made if a loan is to be paid off in 60 months and the person borrowed $18,000 with interest rate of 2% per month (Round to nearest cent)

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1st month: the principal and interest is 18000*1.02=18360

and then you pay $517.82

2nd month: the principal and interest is (18360-517.82)*1.02=17842.18*1.02=18199.02

and then you pay $517.82

3rd month:  (18199.02-517.82)*1.02=17681.2*1.02=18034.82

and then you pay $517.82

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60th month you will complete the repayment

 

The calculation is very complicated

you need to use a specialized calculator

the equal monthly payment is $517.82

all your repayment is $31069.20