(03.02 MC)
Rachel needs a car to get to work and school. She's decided on a used car with a cost of
$9,000. According to her budget, she can afford to pay up to $275 per month in car
payments. Which loan offer is best for Rachel?
Length of
Loan
APR
Late Payment
Fee
Monthly
Payment
Total Cost of
Loan
Offer
1
24 months
4.5% $35
$393
$9,428
Offer
2
36 months
5%
$20
$270
$9.711
Offer
3
48 months
5.5% $45
$209
$10,047
Offer
4
60 months
6.5% $25
$176
$10,566
Offer 1, because it has the lowest APR and lowest total cost of the loan
Offer 2, because it has the lowest total loan cost of the offers with a monthly payment in her
budget
Offer 3, because a low monthly payment and the lowest late payment fee
Offer 4, because it has the lowest monthly payment which frees up her budget for more fun
with friends