alleryStart learning →A rate of 20% a year compounded half-yearly is effectively what annual rate?
A20.5%
B22%
C20%
D21%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 21%
Two periods at 10% give 1.1^2 = 1.21, so the effective annual rate is 21%.
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