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.
Compute the nominal annual rate of interest on a loan of $67 000.00 repaid in semi-annual installments of $6540.00 in 11.5 years.

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Definitions:

Annual Interest

The interest amount that is earned or paid on a financial instrument in one calendar year.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed on their income or property.

Bond Issue

A financing method for companies or governments to raise capital by issuing debt securities to investors, which are payable over a specified term.

Unlevered Firm

A company that operates without using borrowed money, relying solely on its own equity for financing.