On Overdue Accounts the Telephone Company Charges 1

question 45

Multiple Choice

On overdue accounts the telephone company charges 1.25% per month. What is the effective annual rate?

• A) 17.92%
• B) 17.55%
• C) 16.33%
• D) 16.08%
• E) 15.00%

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