Fred Myers bought a home with a 13% adjustable rate mortgage for 20 years. He paid $11.72 monthly per thousand on his original loan. At the end of 2 years he owes the bank $60,000. Since interest rates have decreased to 10%, the bank
will renew the mortgage at this rate, or Fred can pay the bank $60,000. He decides to renew and will now pay $9.66
monthly per thousand on his loan. (You can ignore the small amount of principal paid during the 2 years.)
What was the old monthly payment?
What is the new monthly payment?
What is the percent decrease in his monthly payment to the nearest tenth)?