Eight years ago, Natalia purchased a 8.25% bond for $1,000 plus brokerage fees totaling $150. Natalia received interest checks semiannually.  Immediately after receiving her 16th interest check, she sold the bond for $3,000 less brokerage fees totaling $65.  Calculate Natalia's rate of return.

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Eight years ago, Natalia purchased a 8.25% bond for $1,000 plus brokerage fees totaling $150. Natalia received interest checks semiannually.  Immediately after receiving her 16th interest check, she sold the bond for $3,000 less brokerage fees totaling $65.  Calculate Natalia's rate of return.

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