It was 12 years ago that Anchor Corporation borrowed $6,000,000. Since then, cumulative inflation has been 80 percent (a compound rate of approximately 5 percent per year).

a. When the firm repays the original $6,000,000 loan this year, what will be the effective purchasing power of the $6,000,000?

b. To maintain the original $6,000,000 purchasing power, how much should the lender be repaid?

c. If the lender knows he will receive only $6,000,000 in payment after 12 years, how might he be compensated for the loss in purchasing power? A descriptive answer is acceptable.