City Bank Wants to Appear Competitive Based on Quoted Loan

question 8

Multiple Choice

City Bank wants to appear competitive based on quoted loan rates and thus must offer a 7.75 percent annual percentage rate on its loans.What is the maximum rate the bank can actually earn based on the quoted rate?

• A)8.06 percent
• B)8.14 percent
• C)8.21 percent
• D)8.26 percent
• E)8.58 percent

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