Smyth Company Borrows $5,000 by Giving the Bank Its Own

question 73

Multiple Choice

Smyth Company borrows $5,000 by giving the bank its own 8%,90-day note.The bank discounts the interest.The effective interest rate is

• A)7)84%.
• B)8)00%.
• C)8)16%.
• D)8)84%.

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Deferred Annuity

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