The Prime Rate Is the Interest Rate Charged by Banks

question 35

True/False

The prime rate is the interest rate charged by banks to their highest default-risk business customers.

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Definitions:

Deferred Annuity

An insurance product that provides future payments to the holder, starting at a pre-specified date, often used as a long-term retirement savings vehicle.

Ordinary Annuity

A series of equal payments made at regular intervals, with interest compounding at the end of each period.

Deferred Annuity

A financial product offered by insurance companies that postpones the disbursement of income, periodic payments, or a single large payment until chosen by the investor.

Ordinary Annuity

An investment product that pays out fixed payments to an individual at regular intervals for a specified period of time, typically used for retirement savings.