Calculate the Equivalent Periodic Interest Rate Per Payment Interval for the Following

question 167

Multiple Choice

Calculate the equivalent periodic interest rate per payment interval for the following annuity: Semi-annual payments earning 11% compounded quarterly.

• A) 5.48991%
• B) 5.57563%
• C) 5.56812%
• D) 5.35654%
• E) 5.42639%

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