RKI Instruments borrowed $4, 800, 000 from a private equity firm for expansion of its facility for manufacturing carbon monoxide monitors. The company repaid the loan after 1 year with a single payment of $5, 184, 000. What was the interest rate on the loan?
Expert Answer
Solution: 8%
Working:
4,800,000 ( 1+ r/100) = 5,184,000
1+ r/100 = 1.08
r/100 = 0.08
r=8%
Check : 4800,000 + 4800,000 *8% = 5,184,000