The Effective Annual Rate (EAR)for a Loan with a Stated

question 11

Multiple Choice

The effective annual rate (EAR) for a loan with a stated APR of 8% compounded monthly is closest to:

• A)7.72%.
• B)8.00%.
• C)8.30%.
• D)8.66%.

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Definitions:

Inflation

The frequency at which the average pricing for goods and services uplifts, subsequently reducing the power of procurement.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative forgone, where a choice needs to be made between several mutually exclusive alternatives under conditions of scarcity.

Invisible Hand

A term coined by Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating nature of the marketplace, where individuals' pursuit of self-interest leads to beneficial social outcomes.

Market Behavior

Refers to the aggregate actions and reactions of buyers and sellers in a marketplace, influencing prices, supply, and demand.