effective interest rate per quarter

Intermediate Algebra
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Chapter12: Sequences, Series And Binomial Theorem
Section12.3: Geometric Sequences And Series
Problem 12.59TI: New grandparents decide to invest 3200 per month in an annuity for their grandson, The account will...
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What is the effective interest rate per quarter if the interest rate is 9% compounded monthly?

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Effective Rate of interest: This is the total interest urn on Rupee one in a year even though the interest might be paid m times per annum.

if i is the effective rate of interest then

(1+i)=accumaulated value of 1 at the end of 1 year 

Here m=4, given interest rate is 9%=0.09

Therefore effective rate per quarter is given by

 

 

 

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