What Quarterly Compounded Nominal Rate and Effective Rate of Interest

question 14

Short Answer

What quarterly compounded nominal rate and effective rate of interest are being charged on a $5,000 loan if quarterly payments of $302.07 will repay the loan in 5½ years?

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