Asked by Sydni Redding on May 20, 2024

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What semi-annually compounded rate and effective rate of interest are being charged on a $12,000 loan if semi-annual payments of $1204.55 will repay the loan in seven years?

Semi-annually Compounded

A method of computing interest in which interest is added to the principal balance twice a year, resulting in compound growth.

Effective Rate

The actual rate of interest earned or paid on an investment or loan, taking into account compounding.

Semi-annual Payments

Payments that are made twice a year, typically in the context of loan repayments or income distributions.

  • Attain the skill to figure out the rate of profit for multiple financial instruments and lending products.
  • Discern the differences between nominal and effective rates of interest.
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Aniyah MartinezMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
9.80% cs and effective rate = 10.04%