Note: the Calculations for This Question Were Done Using Excel's

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Note: The calculations for this question were done using Excel's RATE function.
At what nominal rate of interest compounded semi-annually will $2200.00 deposited at the beginning of every six months accumulate to $68 000.00 in 11 years?

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Definitions:

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by a government on the sale of goods and services.

Credit Period

Length of time allowed for payment of goods sold on account.

Discount Period

The time frame in which a payment can be made at a reduced rate.

Contra-revenue Account

An account that offsets revenue accounts on the income statement, such as sales returns, allowances, and discounts.