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The credit rating for the United States was recently downgradedfrom AAA to AA+ for the first time in history. We learn that BondRating Criteria is very similar to the process that you are usingfor your Projects -- financial ratios and qualitative factors. Howimportant are bond ratings to the general public? Remember whilesome bonds find their way into mutual fund portfolios most bondsare traded by financial institutions and governments. As you'reformulating your answer consider if you would be willing to accepta bond with a lower rating that has the possibility of paying ahigher return.

A couple has decided to purchase a $370000 house using a downpayment of $21000. They can amortize the balance at 12% over 30years.
a) What is their monthly payment? Answer = $
b) What is the total interest paid? Answer = $
c) How much of their first payment went toward paying interest?Answer = $
d) How much of their first payment went toward paying the balanceof the loan. Answer = $

The following taxes were paid by the Allens in 2015: real estatetaxes on their home, $1,800; state income taxes, $750; city salestax, $350; and state gasoline tax (personal use of automobile),$30. In itemizing their deductions, what is the maximum amount thatthe Allens may claim as a deduction for taxes?

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