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For a nominal interest rate of 8.4%, what is the compounding frequency if the periodic interest rate is 8.4

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

Explanation:

m=j/i

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For a nominal interest rate of 8.4%, what is the compounding frequency if the periodic interest rate is 4.2

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

Explanation:

i=j/m

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Q:

Calculate the periodic interest rate corresponding to 9.5% compounded monthly

A) 0.7916 B) 0.8916
C) 0.9916 D) 0.6916
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.7916

Explanation:

i=j/m

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The profit earned by selling an article for Rs 900 is double the loss incurred when the same article is sold for Rs.490. At what price should the article be sold to make 25% profit?

A) 715 B) 469
C) 400 D) 750
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 750

Explanation:

Let C.P be Rs. x 

900 - x = 2(x - 450)     => x = Rs.600   

 

C.P = 600 gain required is 25% 

S.P = [(100+25) x 600] / 100 = Rs.750

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Calculate the periodic interest rate corresponding to:9.0% compounded quarterly

A) 3.45 B) 2.25
C) 5.25 D) 6.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.25

Explanation:

i=j/m

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Q:

The periodic interest rate corresponding to: 9.75% compounded semiannually

A) 4.875 B) 3.785
C) 4.865 D) 4.975
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4.875

Explanation:

i=j/m

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A loan is made for $4800 with an APR of 12% and payments made monthly for 24 months. What is the payment amount? What is the finance charge?

A) 622.80 B) 522.80
C) 322.80 D) 632.80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 622.80

Explanation:

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A loan is made for $3500 with an interest rate of 9% and payments made annually for 4 years. What is the payment amount?

A) 8906 B) 1089
C) 1070 D) 1080.34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1080.34

Explanation:

 

A=R[(1+i)^n-1]/i(1+i)^n

 

 

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