Your bank account pays an 8% nominal rate of interest. The interest is compounded quarterly. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
a. The periodic rate of interest is 4% and the effective rate of interest is less than 8%.
b. The periodic rate of interest is 2% and the effective rate of interest is 4%.
c. The periodic rate of interest is 2% and the effective rate of interest is greater than 8%.
d. The periodic rate of interest is 8% and the effective rate of interest is also 8%.
e. The periodic rate of interest is 8% and the effective rate of interest is greater than 8%.