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7.Luke Skywalker is negotiating to buy a new Landspeeder. The dealer, Jabba, is offering it for $25,000. Luke can get a 4-year loan with monthly payments at a 9% APR, compounded monthly.

1. What would Luke’s loan payments be if the first payment is due one month from today? (6)
   
2. Luke’s other option is to lease the Landspeeder. The Landspeeder has a residual value of $12,000 (meaning that at the end of the lease it is worth $12,000). This means that at the end of the lease you must either buy the Landspeeder for $12,000 or return it to the dealer. Assume a 4-year lease with monthly payments, the first payment is due next month and the rate is the same as for the loan. What would Luke’s lease payments be? (8)
   
3. Assume Luke took the lease and each month invested the difference between his lease payment and what he would have paid on the loan. If he can earn 9% compounded monthly on these monthly investments, how much will he have in his investment account at the end of the lease? Will he be able to buy the Landspeeder at its residual value? (6)

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