Question 13 • ****Spring 2026 Financial Math - MA2007 MQS21QXV
Buying costs $6,000 upfront plus 36 mortgage payments of $726: $6,000 + (36 × $726) = $32,136. Over 3 years, rent totals 36 monthly payments, including the first month's rent paid at move-in, plus the $2,000 security deposit. So the break-even monthly rent is ($32,136 − $2,000) ÷ 36 ≈ $837.11, making $837 the maximum amount to the nearest dollar. The correct choice is $837.
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