What Is the Semi-Annually Compounded Nominal Rate That Is Equivalent

question 127

Multiple Choice

What is the semi-annually compounded nominal rate that is equivalent to 16% compounded quarterly?

• A) 9.91%
• B) 17.44%
• C) 15.02%
• D) 16.32%
• E) 16.98%

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