Math Problem Statement
Austin owes $10,000 to a friend who is charging her simple interest of 3.50% p.a. She is required to settle the loan with two equal payments, one today and the other in eight months. Calculate the size of the equal payments using eight months as the focal date.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Simple Interest
Loan Repayment
Time Value of Money
Formulas
Future Value (FV) = Present Value (PV) * (1 + r * t)
Loan Total = Payment 1 * (1 + r * t) + Payment 2
Theorems
Simple Interest Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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