Suppose you can borrow money at 10.71% per year (APR) compounded semiannually or 9.12% per year (APR) compounded monthly.
a. Calculate the Effective Annual Rate. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)
Effective Annual Rate
10.71% ______%
9.12% ______%
b. Which is the better deal?
a. APR compounded monthly
b. APR compounded semiannually.