If You Have an Account with a 21

question 132

Multiple Choice

If you have an account with a 21.5% annual percentage rate where interest is compounded quarterly, what is the effective annual rate of interest?

• A) 23.75%
• B) 23.3%
• C) 21.5%
• D) none of the above

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