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An amount of $23,000 is borrowed for 13 years at 8.75% interest, compounded annually. If the loan is paid in full at the end of that period, how much must be paid back? Use the calculator provided and round your answer to the nearest dollar. $0 X S​

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Answer: $68,439.73

Steps:
First, convert R as a percent to r as a decimal
r = R/100
r = 8.75/100
r = 0.0875 rate per year,

Then solve the equation for A
A = P(1 + r/n)nt
A = 23,000.00(1 + 0.0875/1)(1)(13)
A = 23,000.00(1 + 0.0875)(13)
A = $68,439.73
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