Suppose you pay only the interest on a loan. Will the loan ever be paid off? Why or why not? Choose the correct answer below. A. No. Interest increases consistently throughout the term of the loan. B. Yes. If only the interest is paid, the principal will decrease over time. C. No. If only the interest is paid, the principal never decreases. D. Yes. All payments are split evenly between interest and principal.
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