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Compound Interest · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 29 of 30

Compound Interest: If the nominal rate is 10% p.a. compounded half-yearly, what is the effective annual rate?

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Topic
Compound Interest
Subject
Mathematics
Difficulty
PYQ
Solve Time
45-60 sec

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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

Step-by-Step Solution

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Effective = (1+0.10/2)^2 − 1 = 10.25%.

Final Answer: Option A - 10.25%
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