Math Problem Statement
Consider a home mortgage of $225 comma 000 at a fixed APR of 4.5% for 15 years. a. Calculate the monthly payment. (Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest cent as needed.) b. Determine the total amount paid over the term of the loan. (Round to the nearest cent as needed.) c. Of the total amount paid, what percentage is paid toward the principal and what percentage is paid for interest. (Round to one decimal place as needed.)
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Loan amortization
Interest calculation
Percentage calculation
Formulas
M = P * r * (1 + r)^n / ((1 + r)^n - 1) (Mortgage Payment Formula)
Total Amount Paid = M * n
Interest Paid = Total Amount Paid - Principal
Percentage of Principal = (Principal / Total Amount Paid) * 100
Percentage of Interest = (Interest Paid / Total Amount Paid) * 100
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
College or advanced high school level
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