Question

You have just entered an MPP program and have decided to pay for your living expenses using a credit card that has no minimum monthly payment so you will not be making any payment while you pursue your education. You intend to charge $1500 per month on the card for the next 21 months. The card carries a monthly interest rate of 1%. How much money will you owe on the card 22 months from now, when you receive your first statement post-graduation

Answer 1

$35,207.37

Step-by-step explanation:

Future value = Monthly payment * [ [(1 + r)^n – 1 ] / r ] * (1 + r)

Future value = $1500 * [ [(1 +0.01)^21 - 1] / 0.01 ] * 1 + 0.01

Future value = $1500 * [[1.01^21 - 1] / 0.01] * 1.01

Future value = $1500 * [[1.23239194035 - 1] / 0.01] * 1.01

Future value = $1500 * [0.23239194035/0.01] * 1.01

Future value = $1500 * 23.23919 * 1.01

Future value = $35207.37285

Future value = $35,207.37