What Is the Relationship Between an Annually Compounded Rate and the Annual

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Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between an annually compounded rate and the annual percentage rate (APR) which is calculated for truth-in-lending laws for a loan requiring monthly payments?

• A) The APR is lower than the annually compounded rate.
• B) The APR is higher than the annually compounded rate.
• C) The APR equals the annually compounded rate.
• D) The answer depends on the interest rate.

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