Jessica borrowed $9,000 from the bank to purchase a used car.

The bank has given her an interest rate of 7.5 % annually for a period of
2 1/2 years.
What is the total amount she will have to pay back at the end of the loan?

1 answer

To calculate the total amount Jessica will have to pay back at the end of the loan, we need to determine the interest on the loan and add it to the principal amount.

First, we need to find the interest on the loan. The interest is given at an annual rate of 7.5%. To calculate the interest for 2 1/2 years, we multiply the principal amount by the interest rate and the time in years:

Interest = $9,000 * 0.075 * 2.5 = $1,687.50

Next, we need to add the interest to the principal amount to find the total amount Jessica will have to pay back:

Total amount = Principal amount + Interest = $9,000 + $1,687.50 = $10,687.50

Therefore, the total amount Jessica will have to pay back at the end of the loan is $10,687.50.