Your firm is considering the purchase of a new office phone system. You can either pay $31,500 now, or $900 per month for 34 months.
a. Suppose your firm currently borrows at a rate of 7% per year (APR with monthly compounding). Which payment plan is more attractive?
b. Suppose your firm currently borrows at a rate of 20% per year (APR with monthly compounding). Which payment plan would be more attractive in this case?