The Smart Bank Wants to Appear Competitive Based on Quoted

question 16

Multiple Choice

The Smart Bank wants to appear competitive based on quoted loan rates and thus must offer a 7.9% annual percentage rate. What is the maximum rate the bank can actually earn based on the
Quoted rate?

• A) 7.90%
• B) 8.18%
• C) 8.20%
• D) 8.22%
• E) 8.39%

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