If the One-Year Discount Factor Is Equal to 0

question 90

Multiple Choice

If the one-year discount factor is equal to 0.90909,the interest must be equal to:

• A)5.0%
• B)9.1%
• C)9.5%
• D)10.0%
• E)10.5%

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