Wilma Borrows $10,000 from "Jaw Breaker Joe" and Promises to Repay

question 16

Multiple Choice

Wilma borrows $10,000 from "Jaw Breaker Joe" and promises to repay Joe a total of $10,500 in one month.What is the effective annual interest rate charged by Joe?

• A)5.00%
• B)60.00%
• C)79.59%
• D)179.59%

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LIFO Cost

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