Rich buys a car for and has two options for financing. The dealership offers either financing of % compounded monthly for 5-years, or a cash rebate. If Rich takes the rebate, then he will apply the rebate to the cost of the car and finance the remaining balance with a loan for 5-years at % compounded monthly through the Tiger's Credit Union.

(a) What would Rich's monthly payment be if he takes the 5-year % financing?

Monthly payment for 5-year % financing =

(Note: Your answer should include a dollar sign and be accurate to two decimal places)

(b) What would Rich's monthly payment be if he takes the rebate?

Monthly payment with rebate =

(Note: Your answer should include a dollar sign and be accurate to two decimal places)

(c) Which of the two options is financially better for Rich? Enter either "1" (for Option 1) if the % financing is better or enter "2" (for Option 2) if the rebate is better. (Do not include the quotation marks in your answer.)

Best Option is Option

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