The Brittany R. & Zohra S. Company needs a one-year $10,000 loan. It is trying to decide which if the three alternatives to use:
Alternative A: A loan with an APR of 6% compounded monthly.
Alternative B: A loan with an APR of 8%, compounded annually, with a compensating balance requirement of 10% (on which no interest is paid).
Alternative C: A loan with an APR of 7%, compounding annually, with a 1% loan origination fee.
Which alternative is the cheapest source of financing for Brittany R. & Zohra S. Co.? (Show Calculations)