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  • Jan 7, 2013, 03:02 PM
    EsselMcGee
    How do I find the interest rate if I borrow $700 and repay $749 at the end of 1 year?
    How do I find the interest rate if I borrow $700 and repay $749 at the end of 1 year?
  • Jan 7, 2013, 11:42 PM
    viron guiling
    in determining the interest rate the formula must be used
    r=rate
    I=interset
    P=principal
    t=time
    hence; r=I/PT
    in the situation the interest =$49
    principal=$700
    time= 1
    Solutions: r=$49/$700*1*1OO=49%
  • Jan 9, 2013, 12:22 PM
    Fidget1
    The interest rate is 7%

    1. Divide total payback by amount borrowed ($749/700) = 1.07
    2. Raise the result (1.07) to the power of 1/t = where t is number of periods interest will be paid. In this case 1/t = 1/1, which = 1, therefore the result is still 1.07
    3. Subtract 1. This equals 0.07
    4. Multiply by 100 to get 7%.

    To confirm answer is correct, do a cross-check of amount borrowed x interest rate. The result should be the difference between the amount borrowed and the amount paid back. In this case $700x7% = $49

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