National Company has a P25,0000 line of credit at a 9% interest rate. The loan agreement requires a 3% compensating balance, which is based on the total amount borrowed, and which will be held in an interest-free account. What is the effective interest rate if the firm borrows P160,000 on the line of credit for one year? 8.67% 9.03% 8.78% 9.28%

National Company has a P25,0000 line of credit at a 9% interest rate. The loan agreement requires a 3% compensating balance, which is based on the total amount borrowed, and which will be held in an interest-free account. What is the effective interest rate if the firm borrows P160,000 on the line of credit for one year? 8.67% 9.03% 8.78% 9.28%

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter16: Working Capital Policy And Short-term Financing

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Problem 19P

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