Question1. Based on the following data: \begin{tabular}{lcl} Rental Costs & \multicolumn{2}{c}{ Buying Costs } \\ \begin{tabular}{lr} Annual rent, \\ \end{tabular} & & Annual mortgage, \\ \begin{tabular}{l} Insurance, \\ 1,870 \end{tabular} & Property taxes, \\ \begin{tabular}{l} Security deposit, \\ costs, 5,400 \end{tabular} & Down payment/closing \\ & Insurance, & 1,340 \\ & Maintenance, & 2,400 \end{tabular} a. Calculate the cost to rent. b. Calculate the cost to Buy. c. Which would you recommend? Why?
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Determine which option is more cost-effective for the first year.
Since , renting is cheaper than buying for the first year.
Recommendation: Based on the costs for the first year, I would recommend renting as it is cheaper by \$1,045 compared to buying.
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