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Find the effective rate of interest equivalent to a nominal rate of 10% compounded semi-annually.

  1. 10.25%
  2. 10.00%
  3. 10.50%
  4. 10.10%

Answer

A. 10.25%

Solution

ER=≤ft(1+0.10/2 )2-1=(1.05)2-1=10.25%.

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