You are paying an effective annual rate of 18.974 percent on your credit card. The interest is compounded monthly. What is the annual percentage rate on this account?
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Step 1: Start with the formula for the effective annual rate: \(1 + r = (1 + \frac{r}{12})^{12}\) Show more…
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