High interest rates play a role in mounting consumer debt. When  interest rates are high, more of a person's payment is being  applied to interest versus principal. Because â¦ of this, it takes the  consumer longer to payoff their debt.3 people found this useful.igh interest rates play a role in mounting consumer debt. When  interest rates are high, more of a person's payment is being  applied to interest versus principal. Because â¦ of this, it takes the  consumer longer to payoff their debt. 3 people found this useful.
Half Pigs: The price for a half pig is $5.00/lb based on final hanging weight at the butcher after slaughter. A typical half pig hangs at 90 lbs so the pig cost is typically $580 or so. The slaughter is $40 and the butchering (cutting & vacuum packaging) is $90.
1 For example, if the butcher shop charges $.50 per pound of hanging weight, then the hanging weight will be multiplied to the price. 2  The kill fee will then be added to identify the overall cost. 3  For the entire wrapping and processing of the meat, the prices can range from $0.40 to $0.80 per pound of the cow. The kill fee will then be added to identify the overall cost. 2  For the entire wrapping and processing of the meat, the prices can range from $0.40 to $0.80 per pound of the cow. 3  According to GrannyRetreat.com, the cost associated for butchering a cow is not just only about having it killed and butchered.