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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If the nominal rate of interest is 10% per annum and there is quarterly compounding, the effective rate of interest will be:
A
10% per annum
B
10.10 per annum
C
10.25%per annum
D
10.38% per annum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Below is a breakdown of the results of these different compound periods with a 10% nominal interest rate: Semiannual = 10.250% Quarterly = 10.381% Monthly = 10.471%

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is d d. 10.38 percent per annum d is the answer to this question.

Detailed explanation-3: -If nominal rate of return is 10% per annum and annual effective rate of interest is 10.25% per annum, The frequency of compounding is: 12 4 2 3.

Detailed explanation-4: -In this question, the nominal interest rate is 16%, with quarterly compounding, interest compounds 4 times a year. Applying the formula, the effective annual rate is: (1+16%/4)4−1=16.99%

Detailed explanation-5: -A statement that the “interest rate is 10%” means that interest is 10% per year, compounded annually. In this case, the nominal annual interest rate is 10%, and the effective annual interest rate is also 10%.

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