A bank pays 4% nominal annual interest on special three-year certificates. What is the annual interest rate if interest is compounded every three months and continuously? Select one: a. 3.9698% and 4.0102% b. 4.0402% and 4.0612% c. 4.0806% and 4.1012% d. None are correct e. 4.0604% and 4.0811%
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