While Jack was a student at the University of Georgia she borrowed $12,000in student loans at an annual interest rate of 9%. If Jack repays $1,500 per year then how long (to the nearest year) will it take him to repay the loan? Use an  excel to understand the calculation

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  • While Jack was a student at the University of Georgia she borrowed $12,000in student loans at an annual interest rate of 9%. If Jack repays $1,500 per year then how long (to the nearest year) will it take him to repay the loan? Use an  excel to understand the calculation
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The nper function in excel can be used for the purpose of determining the amount of time required to repay a loan amount using the applicable interest rate. 

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