January 13, 2002

The monthly rate of interest is calculated as 12% divided by 12 months per year or 1% per month. This amount is $100. So of the $888.49 payment, $100 is used to pay the interest expense and $788.49 is applied toward lowering the remaining principal. The new principal at the beginning of period 2 is becomes $10,000-788.49 = $9211.51. ................
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