Use the following chart to explain how the loan repayment period affects the total cost of the loan. Loan Repayment Period
Loan 1 Loan 2
Principal $5,000 $5,000
Interest Rate 6.47 percent 6.47 percent
Monthly Payment $98 $57
Loan Repayment Period 5 years 10 years
Total cost of the loan $5,866 $6,804

The u.s. stock market has returned an average of about 9% per year since 1900. this return works out to a real return (i.e., adjusted for inflation) of approximately 6% per year. if you invest $100,000 and you earn 6% a year on it, how much real purchasing power will you have in 30 years?

Your assessment tool contains rich data about child progress in language and literacy but no details to explain the differences between children. you decide to: a. replace the tool with another b. analyze the data using factors such as language, ability, and participation rates c. review your anecdotal notations regarding language and literacy development d. talk with families about what they are seeing at home

John is a 45-year-old manager who enjoys playing basketball in his spare time with his teenage sons and their friends. at work he finds that he is better able to solve problems that come up because of his many years of experience, but while on the court, he finds he is not as good keeping track of the ball while worrying about the other players. john's experience is: