The Effective Annual Rate (EAR)for a Loan with a Stated

question 11

Multiple Choice

The effective annual rate (EAR) for a loan with a stated APR of 8% compounded monthly is closest to:

• A)7.72%.
• B)8.00%.
• C)8.30%.
• D)8.66%.

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