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b) The effective annual rate for the loan from your parents is %. (Round to two decimal places.)
C) The option with the lower effective annual rate is

Transcribed Image Text:You are considering two ways of financing a spring break vacation. You could put it on your credit card, at 14%
APR, compounded monthly, or borrow the money from your parents, who want an interest payment of 10%
every six months. Which is the lower rate? (Note: Be careful not to round any intermediate steps less than six
decimal places.)
The effective annual rate for your credit card is%. (Round to two decimal places.)
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