Answer:
The effective purchasing purchasing power of the initial loan of $6,200,000 when the firm repays is $3,444,444
If the original purchasing power of the $6,200,000 is to be maintained the firm must repay $ 11,160,000
Explanation:
In computing the figures above, I adhered strictly to the hints given in the question the purchasing of the original should be calculated by dividing the original amount by 1 plus cumulative inflation rate of 80% and that the amount should be multiplied by 1 plus cumulative inflation rate to arrive the amount needed as repayment to maintain the purchasing of the initial loan amount.
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