(a)
The interest is approximated by , .
where is the monthly payment.
Graph the function: .
(b)
The monthly payment is .
Substitute in .
years.
The time years.
Total amount paid in year.
Total amount paid in years.
Substitute monthly payment is .
Total amount is
.
Total amount paid when time years is .
(c)
The monthly payment is .
Substitute in .
years.
The time years.
Total amount paid in years.
Substitute monthly payment is .
Total amount is
.
Total amount paid when time is .
(d)
The interest is approximated by .
Apply derivative on each side with respect to .
Substitute in .
.
When , .
Substitute in .
.
When , .
(e)
Two benefits of a higher monthly payment are a shorter term and the total amount paid is lower.
(a)
Graph:
Graph the function: .
(b) Total amount paid when time years is .
(c) Total amount paid when time is .
(d)
When , .
When , .
(e) Two benefits of a higher monthly payment are a shorter term and the total amount paid is lower.
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