If the Stated Interest Rate Is 12% Per Year, but It

question 115

Multiple Choice

If the stated interest rate is 12% per year, but it is compounded semiannually, then the adjusted rate used for present or future value calculations will be

• A)12% per year.
• B)3% per quarter.
• C)6% per 6-month period.
• D)1% per 6-month period.

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