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Dr. Ruth is going to borrow $5,000 to help write a book. The loan is for...

Dr. Ruth is going to borrow $5,000 to help write a book. The loan is for one year and the money can be borrowed at either the prime rate or the LIBOR rate. Assume the prime rate is 11 percent and LIBOR 1.5 percent less. Also assume there will be a $45 transaction fee with LIBOR (this amount must be added to the interest cost with LIBOR). Which loan has the lower effective interest cost?
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Prime: Total cost
5000*11%=550
LIBOR : Total cost
5000(11%-1.5%)+45
Therefore
LIBOR has lower effective interest cost
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