Chapter 3: 7BP (page 249)
Mary Ott is going to borrow \(10,400 for 120 days and pay \)150 interest. What is the effective rate of interest if the loan is discounted?
Short Answer
The effective interest rate is 4.38%.
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Chapter 3: 7BP (page 249)
Mary Ott is going to borrow \(10,400 for 120 days and pay \)150 interest. What is the effective rate of interest if the loan is discounted?
The effective interest rate is 4.38%.
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