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Solution (a) (i) By TVM Solver: N � 240 I% � 9 PV � 250000 PMT � ? FV � 0 (M1)(A1) for correct values P / Y �12 C / Y � 1 PMT : END PMT �� 2193.157954 Thus, the amount of monthly payment is 2190 USD. A1 N3 (ii) The total amount to be paid � (2193.157954)(240) (M1) for valid approach � 526357.909 � 526000 USD A1 N2 (iii) The amount of interest paid �526357.909 � 250000 (M1) for valid approach � 276357.909 � 276000 USD A1 N2 [7] (b) (i) By TVM Solver: N � ? I% � 9 PV � 250000 PMT ��2000 FV � 0 (M1)(A1) for correct values P / Y �12 C / Y �1 PMT : END N � 321.9090083 Thus, the number of months to repay the loan is 322 months. A1 N3 9 (ii) The total amount to be paid � (2000)(322) (M1) for valid approach � 644000 USD A1 N2 www.seprodstore.com 85