If the Stated Rate of Interest Is 12% and It

question 99

Multiple Choice

If the stated rate of interest is 12% and it is compounded monthly,what is the effective annual interest rate?

• A) 12.00%
• B) 12.25%
• C) 12.46%
• D) 12.68%
• E) 12.92%

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