Riley Co. is considering a short-term or long-term financing plan for $4,000,000 in assets. They expect the following 1 year rates over the next 3 years: 6.5%, 7.75%, and 9%. Their long-term interest rate will be 7.5% for the 3 years. Assuming the rates follow their expectations, what will be the difference in interest costs over the 3 years?
- Long-term interest will be $30,000 more than short-term interest
- Long-term interest will be $30,000 less than short-term interest
- Long-term interest will be $140,000 less than short-term interest
- None of these