Question: Harper invests into a GIC which earns 9.20% compounded monthly. What is the EAR? Harper is paying 5.08% interest after compounding on a loan. It

  1. Harper invests into a GIC which earns 9.20% compounded monthly. What is the EAR?
  2. Harper is paying 5.08% interest after compounding on a loan. It turns out the loan is compounded quarterly (four times per year). What is the APR?
  3. If Harper is getting paid 2.73% on a bond semi-annually (twice per year), what is the APR?
  4. If the EAR is 7.03% after monthly compounding, what are the APR and the interest rate per month?
  5. Which is the best interest rate for you, if you are taking a loan?

a. 3.00% APR compounded daily

b. 4.87% EAR compounded monthly

c.0.33% per month

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