Question

Real Estate Agent:

A woman bought 4 lots for $48,000 each. She then subdivided

them into a total of 7 lots that sold for $33,000 each. What was

her percent of profit? I

Savings and Loan Counselor:

A customer wishes to borrow $30,000, make monthly payments

of interest only, and pay the full amount of the principal at the

end of the term. If the interest rate is 12% annually, what are the

monthly payments for a five-year term?

Answer 1

Explanation:

A.

Cost of 4 lots for $48,000= 48000*4

=$192,000

Sales made from all 7 lots = 33000*7

= $213,000

Profit =213,000-192,000

Profit =$39,000

Percent profit =(39000/192000) *100

=0.20*100

=20%

B.

Total interest formula=

Principal Loan Amount x Interest Rate x Time

Interest =30000x0.12x5

Interest = $18,000

Monthly payments for 5 years

= 18000/12*5

=18000/60

=$300