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Transcribed Image Text:One bank advertises a nominal rate of 5.92% compounded semiannually. A second bank advertises a nominal rate of 5.87% compounded weekly. What are the effective yields? (Round your answers to two decimal places.)
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In which bank would you deposit your money?
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