In June, Jake and Jill sign up for a American Express credit…
In June, Jake and Jill sign up for a American Express credit card which has the following terms: Interest rate = 19% (compounded daily) Statement Cycle = June 15th – July 14th Grace Period = 22 days (bill due on 5th of the following month) Minimum payment = Greater of $25 or 2% statement balance Late fee = $35 On July 3, Jake and Jill make their only purchase with the card (new furniture for $1,200). They are struggling to understand how credit cards work. Help them answer the following three questions. If Jake and Jill forget to make a payment by their due date (Aug. 5), what will be their credit card balance on August 6?