Your bank account pays an 8% nominal rate of interest. The interest is compounde
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Question
Your bank account pays an 8% nominal rate of interest. The interest is compounded quarterly. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?Answer
The periodic rate of interest is 2% and the effective
rate of interest is 4%.
The periodic rate of interest is 8% and the effective
rate of interest is greater than 8%.
The periodic rate of interest is 4% and the effective
rate of interest is less than 8%.
The periodic rate of interest is 2% and the effective
rate of interest is greater than 8%.
The periodic rate of interest is 8% and the effective
rate of interest is also 8%.
Explanation / Answer
The periodic rate of interest is 1.5% and the effective rate of interest is greater than 6%.