A Loan at 6% Compounded Semi-Annually Requires Equal Monthly Payments

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Essay

A loan at 6% compounded semi-annually requires equal monthly payments. What is the value of c? What is the approximate value of the periodic interest rate for one payment interval? Will the correct value be larger or smaller than your estimate? Explain.

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