Julia's Loan Repayment: Borrowing $91 Against a Future $100
This example illustrates that with a 10% interest rate, an individual like Julia with a future income of $100 can borrow a principal of $91 for present consumption. The total repayment of $100, which matches her future income, is composed of the $91 principal plus the $9 interest charge.
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