Math Problem Statement
For a 30-year house mortgage of $300,000 at 5.5% interest, find the following. (Round your final answers to two decimal places.)(a) the amount of the first monthly payment that goes to repay principal
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Finance
Amortization
Formulas
M = P * [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n - 1]
Interest for first month = P * r
Principal payment = M - Interest for first month
Theorems
Fixed-rate mortgage formula
Amortization schedule
Suitable Grade Level
College level or advanced high school
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