What is the effective interest rate on a lease for a $170,000 truck with $0 down, $4,000 monthly payment over 5 years, and $1 buy-out option at the end?

To determine the effective interest rate (or internal rate of return, IRR) on the lease for the truck, we can use the following information:

- **Truck price (Principal)**: $170,000
- **Monthly payment**: $4,000
- **Number of payments**: 5 years = 60 months
- **Buy-out option**: $1 at the end
- **Down payment**: $0

This can be modeled as a financial cash flow problem, where the truck price is the initial loan, followed by equal monthly payments for 60 months, and a $1 payment at the end. The goal is to solve for the interest rate $ r $, which satisfies this cash flow.

To find the effective interest rate, we solve the equation for the IRR:

\[
170,000 = \sum_{n=1}^{60} \frac{4,000}{(1 + r)^n} + \frac{1}{(1 + r)^{60}}
\]

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:
1. How does the effective interest rate differ from the nominal interest rate?
2. What factors affect the calculation of lease interest rates?
3. How can you calculate the monthly payment if you know the interest rate in advance?
4. What role does the residual value (buy-out price) play in leasing calculations?
5. How would the calculation change with a down payment?

**Tip**: To estimate an interest rate on leases, financial calculators or software like Excel can solve for IRR (internal rate of return).

Learn how to calculate the effective interest rate (IRR) for a $170,000 truck lease with $4,000 monthly payments over 5 years and a $1 buy-out option. This problem covers financial mathematics, time value of money, and IRR calculation methods. Suitable for advanced high school and college-level students.

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