Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Index Numbers and Time Based Data

Question:

The effective rate that is equivalent to a normal rate of 8% compounded semi annually is

Options:

0.08

0.6816

0.0816

0.008

Correct Answer:

0.0816

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 0.0816

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

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

$=1.0816-1$

$=0.0816$