The Interest Rate Expressed as If It Were Compounded Once

question 394

Multiple Choice

The interest rate expressed as if it were compounded once per year is called the _____ rate.

• A) Stated interest.
• B) Compound interest.
• C) Effective annual.
• D) Periodic interest.
• E) Daily interest.

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