Math Problem Statement
You can afford monthly payments of $400. If current mortgage rates are 3.94% for a 30-year fixed rate loan, how much can you afford to borrow? If you are required to make a 20% down payment and you have the cash on hand to do it, how expensive a home can you afford? (Hint: You will need to solve the loan payment formula for P.) Question content area bottom How much can you afford to borrow? (Round to the nearest dollar as needed.)
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Financial Mathematics
Annuities
Loan Amortization
Formulas
M = P × (r(1 + r)^n) / ((1 + r)^n - 1)
Home price = P / 0.80
Theorems
Loan Payment Formula
Present Value of an Annuity
Suitable Grade Level
College Level or Financial Mathematics Courses
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