If you buy a computer for $950 and agree to pay for it with 24 payments of $35 with the first payment occurring next month, what is the size of the final payment needed at month 24 to completely pay off the computer? Assume the interest rate you are being charged is 16% per year, compounded monthly.
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This question describes a situation often called a balloon payment. On the BAII Plus, press 24 N, 16 divide 12 = I/Y, 950 PV, 35 +/- PMT, CPT FV. On the HP12C, press 24 n, 16 ENTER 12 divide i, 950 PV, 35 CHS PMT, FV. The answer is shown as a negative number. Make sure the BAII Plus has the value of P/Y set to 1.