9. You need a car and have the following options:
Option A: Lease a car for 3 years for $150 per month and a down payment of $2500
Option B: Purchase a new car for $18,500, which would be financed with a bank loan at an interest rate of 2.9%, compounded monthly, and a down payment paid of $3000, paying off the loan in 3 years with regular monthly payments. The car depreciates so that it will be worthless after 3 years.
Option C: Rent a car at $35 a day for three years.
a) How much to lease the car for 3 years?
b) How much to buy the car over 3 years?
c) How much to rent the car for 3 years? (