Answer:
Explanation:
The <u>nominal</u> interest rate is quoted by borrowers and lenders-------------
then you <u>can</u> use the APR------------
different compounding periods, then the effective annual rate must------
If a loan or investment uses <u>annual</u> compounding, then the nominal--------
However, if compounding occurs more than once a year, EAR is the effective INOM
Quantitative problem:
Effective annual rate of Bank 2 (assuming its APR is 6%) = (1.015)^4 – 1 = 0.061364
To get the same EAR, Bank 1 should charge per half year 1.061364^(1/2) – 1 = 0.030225
The nominal interest rate (APR)= 0.030225*2 = 0.06045 = 6.05%