Answer:
$18,087.23
Explanation:
The future worth of the loan in 7 years compounded semiannually is computed as shown below using the future value formula adjusted for semiannual compounding:
FV=PV*(1+r/2)^n*2
FV is the worth of the loan in 7 years which is unknown
PV is the actual amount of loan which is $8,000
r is the rate of interest of 12%
n is the number of years of the loan which is 7 years
the 2 is to show that interest is computed twice a year
FV=8000*(1+12%/2)^7*2
FV=8000*(1+6%)^14
FV=8000*1.06^14=$18,087.23