Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Financial Mathematics

Question:

The effective rate equivalence to a normal rate of 4% converted half yearly is :

Options:

2.02%

4.04%

6.06%

3.03%

Correct Answer:

4.04%

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 4.04%

The Effective Annual Rate (EAR) is,

$EAR=\left(1+\frac{r}{n}\right)^n-1$

$=\left(1+\frac{0.04}{2}\right)^2-1$

$=1.0404-1$

$=0.0404=4.04\%$