If an instalment plan quotes a monthly interest rate of 4%, the effective annual/yearly interest rate would be _____________. 4% Between 4% and 48% 48% More than 48%
If an instalment plan quotes a monthly interest rate of 4%, the effective annual/yearly interest rate would be _____________. 4% Between 4% and 48% 48% More than 48%
Answer:
More than 48%
Explanation:
If the interest is computed monthly on the outstanding balance, it has an effective annual rate of …
(1 +4%)^12 -1 = 60.1% . . . . more than 48%