m=(r1,200)(1+r1,200)N(1+r1,200)N−1P The formula above gives the monthly payment m needed to pay off a loan of P dollars at r percent annual interest over N months. Which of the following gives P in terms of m, r, and N?
A
P=(r1,200)(1+r1,200)N(1+r1,200)N−1m
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B
P=(1+r1,200)N−1(r1,200)(1+r1,200)Nm
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C
P=(r1,200)m
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D
P=(1,200r)m
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Solution
The correct option is BP=(1+r1,200)N−1(r1,200)(1+r1,200)Nm Given, m=(r1,200)(1+r1,200)N(1+r1,200)N−1P On cross multiplying, we get m[(1+r1,200)N−1]=[(r1,200)(1+r1,200)N]×P ⇒P=(1+r1,200)N−1(r1,200)(1+r1,200)Nm