A. Dr. Ruth is going to borrow $5,200 to help write a book. The loan is for one year and the money can either be borrowed at the prime rate or the LIBOR rate. Assume the prime rate is 10 percent and LIBOR 1.0 percent less. Also assume there will be a $100 transaction fee with LIBOR (this amount must be added to the interest cost with LIBOR).
What is the effective interest rate on the LIBOR loan? (Use a 360-day year. Do not round intermediate calculations. Input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)
B. Talmud Book Company borrows $16,900 for 75 days at 18 percent interest.
What is the dollar cost of the loan? (Use a 360-day year. Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places.)