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The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 6% per annum payable half-yearly is:

  • A 6.06%
  • B 6.07%
  • C 6.08%
  • D 6.09% Correct
Correct Answer: Option D

Amount of Rs. 100 for 1 year
when compounded half-yearly}

= Rs. [ 100 x ( 1 + 3 ) 2 ] = Rs. 106.09
100

∴ Effective rate = (106.09 - 100)% = 6.09%

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