Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Financial Mathematics

Question:

The effective rate equivalent to a normal rate of 8% per annum compounded semi annually is :

Options:

6.16%

8.16%

7.16%

8.26%

Correct Answer:

8.16%

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 8.16%

The effective Annual Interest Rate is,

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

$=\left(1+\frac{0.08}{2}\right)^2-1$

$=1.0816-1$

$=0.0816=8.16\%$