What annual effective discount rate is equivalent to an annual effective interest rate of 10%?

Correct answer: B. 9.09%

  • A. 9.00%
  • B. 9.09%
  • C. 10.00%
  • D. 11.11%

Explanation

The equivalent discount rate is d = i/(1+i). Hence, d = 0.10/1.10 = 0.0909, or 9.09%. The discount rate is lower than the corresponding interest rate because it is calculated on the maturity value.

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