Math Problem Statement
11-year $8000.00 promissory note, with interest at 8.4% compounded monthly, is discounted at 6.5% compounded semi-annually yielding proceeds of $14 631.15. How many months before the due date was the date of discount?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Finance
Compound Interest
Discounting
Formulas
P = S * (1 + r/m)^(-mt)
t = (-1 / (m * ln(1 + r/m))) * ln(P / S)
Theorems
Compound Interest Formula
Suitable Grade Level
College-level or Advanced High School (Grades 11-12)
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