What Is the Quarterly Compounded Nominal Rate That Is Equivalent

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the quarterly compounded nominal rate that is equivalent to 18% compounded monthly?

• A) 18.53%
• B) 17.84%
• C) 16.89%
• D) 18.64%
• E) 18.27%

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