The formula below finds the monthly payment for a loan (car, mortgage, student):  P=I (r/1-(1+r)-n )  P = monthly payment I = initial loan amount borrowed r = monthly interest rate n = number of months to pay off the loan

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The formula below finds the monthly payment for a loan (car, mortgage, student): 

P=I (r/1-(1+r)-n ) 

P = monthly payment

I = initial loan amount borrowed

r = monthly interest rate

n = number of months to pay off the loan

5. Assume you decide to take a 5-year car loan, with a 3.25% APR paid monthly. Insert the numbers you have so far into the formula above and simplify as much as possible. Show any in-between steps you do. (Note: simplify means to calculate the parts of the equation that you can so far.)

6. Use your simplified formula from above to answer: What is the largest amount you can borrow for the car if you can afford a $350/month payment? Show work.

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