The effective annual rate for 5% per annum compounded quarterly is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The effective annual rate for 5% per annum compounded quarterly is:
A. 5.10%
B. 5.15%
C. 5.12%
D. 5.09%
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Quarterly rate 1.25%, (1.0125)⁴ = 1.050945, effective = 5.0945% ≈ 5.09%.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest

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