Question 1
A) What part of the offered deal is the interest rate?
The interest rate in the deal is 6% COMPOUNDED ANNUALLY.
Question 2
A) In which economic situation would interest rates decrease?
The situation in which interest rates would likely decrease is: Most people are saving rather than buying houses.
Question 3
A) How will Maria’s record affect the loans she is offered?
Maria’s record of paying off debt in full sooner than expected will likely result in her being offered: She will be offered lower interest rates.