On quesiton C: Johnson’s borrowed $282,000 at a(n) 9 percent annual interest rate on April 1 of the current year to expand its boat storage facility. The loan requires Johnson’s to pay the interest quarterly until the note is repaid in three years. Johnson’s paid quarterly interest on July 1 and October 1. Can you explain why the forumla is  282000*9%*2/12?  I understand 282000*9% = 25380 (yearly interest) But why mulitpy by 2?

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On quesiton C:

Johnson’s borrowed $282,000 at a(n) 9 percent annual interest rate on April 1 of the current year to expand its boat storage facility. The loan requires Johnson’s to pay the interest quarterly until the note is repaid in three years. Johnson’s paid quarterly interest on July 1 and October 1.

Can you explain why the forumla is  282000*9%*2/12? 

I understand 282000*9% = 25380 (yearly interest)

But why mulitpy by 2? 

 

 

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