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What is the APR of a payday loan for $1460 due in 15 days that charges a $90 fee?

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The answer I got is 150%
90/15= $6
6*365= $ 2191.5
2191.5 / 1460 * 100=150%


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Answer:

The answer is 150%

Explanation:

Amount of pay day loan = $1460

Also given is that the payday loan for $1460 due in 15 days that charges a $90 fee.

Per day it will charge =
(90)/(15)=6 dollars

For a year it will charge =
365*6=2190

Thus for the due amount of $1460, it will be charged on a rate of =


(2190)/(1460) *100 = 150%

Therefore, the APR is 150%.

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