Boatler Used Cadillac Co. requires $850,000 in financing over the next two years. The firm can borrow the funds for two years at 12 percent interest per year. Mr. Boatler decides to do forecasting and...

Boatler Used Cadillac Co. requires $850,000 in financing over the next two
years. The firm can borrow the funds for two years at 12 percent interest per
year. Mr. Boatler decides to do forecasting and predicts that if he utilizes shortterm financing instead, he will pay 7.75 percent interest in the first year and
13.55 percent interest in the second year. Determine the total two-year interest
cost under each plan. Which plan is less costly?