The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 6% per annum payable half yearly is:_______?
Correct answer: D. Rs 6.09%
- A. Rs 6.06%
- B. Rs 6.07%
- C. Rs 6.08%
- D. Rs 6.09%
Explanation
A nominal rate of 6% payable half-yearly gives 3% per half-year, with two periods in one year. The effective annual rate is (1.03)^2 - 1 = 0.0609 = 6.09%. Students may choose 6.06% by adding the two half-year rates without including interest on the first half-year's interest.
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