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Roger has just lost a lawsuit and has agreed to make equal annual payments of $13,950 for the next 8 years with the first payment due today. The value of this liability today is $93,000. What is the interest rate on the payments?

a. 4.82%
b. 4.07%
c. 5.29%
d. 5.58%
e. 4.24%

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To determine the interest rate on the payments, we can use the present value formula for an annuity. The formula is:

PV = PMT × [(1 - (1 + r)^(-n)) / r],

where PV is the present value, PMT is the annual payment, r is the interest rate per period, and n is the number of periods.

Given:
PV = $93,000,
PMT = $13,950,
n = 8.

Substituting these values into the formula, we can solve for r:

$93,000 = $13,950 × [(1 - (1 + r)^(-8)) / r].

To find the interest rate, we need to solve this equation. Unfortunately, solving it algebraically is complex. However, we can use a numerical approximation method, such as trial and error or a financial calculator.

Using an online calculator, the closest interest rate to the given values is approximately 4.82%, which is option a. Therefore, the interest rate on the payments is approximately 4.82%.
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