The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 6% per annum payable half-yearly is:

Question:
The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 6% per annum payable half-yearly is:

[A].

6.06%

[B].

6.07%

[C].

6.08%

[D].

6.09%

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Amount of Rs. 100 for 1 year
when compounded half-yearly
= Rs. 100 x 1 + 3 2 = Rs. 106.09
100

Effective rate = (106.09 – 100)% = 6.09%