Teaching Mathematics Issue 3 | страница 3

Proverb; Neither a borrower nor a lender be

Discussion- Should you ask your friend to

loan you money? Should you loan money to

your friend?

Consider- What happens if there is a problem

paying back the money?

Activity- find the difference between the

percentage interest rates paid to savers and

charged to borrowers in banks or building

societies.

Calculation

Many people choose to have a mortgage

which is a loan used to help buy a house.

Janbe’s mortgage payments are £440 per

month. Her next door neighbour rents the

property for £500 per month.

What is the difference in what they pay out

for the year?

What are the advantages and disadvantages

in renting or buying?