ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

BREAK EVEN POINT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A small business takes out a bank loan of £7, 000. The loan will be repaid over 5 years, with a monthly repayment of £125. The total interest the business will pay for this loan as a percentage of the total amount borrowed is:
A
6.67%
B
7.14%
C
93.33%
D
98.25%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, to get your monthly loan payment, you must divide your interest rate by 12. Whatever figure you get, multiply it by your principal. A simpler way to look at it is monthly payment = principal x (interest rate / 12). The formula might seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be.

Detailed explanation-2: -The loan repayment period ranges between 12 months and 60 months. The lender charges a competitive rate of interest. Customised and flexible loan repayment options are offered.

Detailed explanation-3: -Interest is the monetary charge for borrowing money-generally expressed as a percentage, such as an annual percentage rate (APR). Interest may be earned by lenders for the use of their funds or paid by borrowers for the use of those funds.

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