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Find the effective annual rate equivalent to a nominal rate of 8% compounded continuously.

  1. 8.33%
  2. 8.00%
  3. 8.16%
  4. 8.24%

Answer

A. 8.33%

Solution

ER=er-1=e0.08-1 8.33%.

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