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A company is planning to purchase a plot of land for $200,000 to build a factory. There are two options offered by a lending institution.

A company is planning to purchase a plot of land for $200,000 to build a factory. There are two options offered by a lending institution.

  1. 20-year loan at 3.25% APR compound monthly
  2. 30-year loan at 4.75% APR compound monthly

Where you need to:

  • Calculate the monthly payment for both options.
  • Calculate the finance charge for both options.
  • Determine which option is better for the company & explain why