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Q · Compound InterestPYQ · 45s
If the nominal rate is 10% p.a. compounded half-yearly, what is the effective annual rate?
TopicCompound Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyPYQ
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Effective = (1+0.10/2)^2 − 1 = 10.25%.
Final Answer: Option A — 10.25%