The Smart Bank Wants to Be Competitive Based on Quoted

question 92

Multiple Choice

The Smart Bank wants to be competitive based on quoted loan rates and thus must offer loans at an annual percentage rate of 7.9 percent.What is the maximum rate the bank can actually earn based on this quoted rate?

• A)7.90 percent
• B)8.18 percent
• C)8.20 percent
• D)8.22 percent
• E)8.39 percent

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