The Bank will provide loan on lesser cost.
The simple interest is given as,
[tex]Interest=\frac{Principle*rate *time}{100} [/tex]
Given that, Principle is [tex]5000[/tex] , rate is 12 % and time is 18 months.
Time = 18 months= [tex]\frac{18}{12}=1.5 years [/tex]
[tex]Interest=\frac{5000*12*1.5}{100}=900 [/tex]
Also, Her insurance company will loan her the money at 12% for 24 months.
[tex]Interest=\frac{5000*12*2}{100} =1200[/tex]
Hence, the Bank will cost her less.
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