Question

interest rates and interest charges

annual percentage rate (apr) for purchases: 8.99%, 10.99%, or 12.99% introductory apr for one year, based on your credit worthiness. after that, your apr will be 14.99%. this apr will vary with the market based on the prime rate.

jonathan is applying for a credit card. he has an excellent credit rating. which introductory apr might he expect to receive on the card?

8.99%
10.99%
12.99%
14.99%

Explanation:

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Analyze the credit terms

The credit card disclosure states that the introductory APR for purchases is \(8.99\%\), \(10.99\%\), or \(12.99\%\) for one year, based on the applicant's creditworthiness.

Evaluate the applicant's profile

Jonathan is applying for the credit card and has an "excellent" credit rating.

Connect credit rating to APR

Using the Credit Score Factors knowledge point, we know that a higher credit rating represents lower risk to lenders. Therefore, applicants with excellent credit ratings are offered the lowest available interest rates.

Determine the expected APR

Comparing the three introductory APR options (\(8.99\%\), \(10.99\%\), and \(12.99\%\)), the lowest rate is \(8.99\%\). Jonathan should expect to receive this rate.
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<mcq-correct>(A) 8.99%</mcq-correct>
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<mcq-option>(C) 12.99%</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) 14.99%</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Analyze the credit terms

The credit card disclosure states that the introductory APR for purchases is \(8.99\%\), \(10.99\%\), or \(12.99\%\) for one year, based on the applicant's creditworthiness.

Evaluate the applicant's profile

Jonathan is applying for the credit card and has an "excellent" credit rating.

Connect credit rating to APR

Using the Credit Score Factors knowledge point, we know that a higher credit rating represents lower risk to lenders. Therefore, applicants with excellent credit ratings are offered the lowest available interest rates.

Determine the expected APR

Comparing the three introductory APR options (\(8.99\%\), \(10.99\%\), and \(12.99\%\)), the lowest rate is \(8.99\%\). Jonathan should expect to receive this rate.
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<mcq-correct>(A) 8.99%</mcq-correct>
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<mcq-option>(D) 14.99%</mcq-option>
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