A local finance company quotes a 12 percent interest rate on one-year loans. So, if you borrow $30,000, the interest for the year will be $3,600. Because you must repay a total of $33,600 in one year, the finance company requires you to pay $33,600/12, or $2,800.00, per month over the next 12 months. a.What rate would legally have to be quoted? b.What is the effective annual rate?

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A local finance company quotes a 12 percent interest rate on one-year loans. So, if you borrow $30,000, the interest for the year will be $3,600. Because you must repay a total of $33,600 in one year, the finance company requires you to pay $33,600/12, or $2,800.00, per month over the next 12 months.

a.What rate would legally have to be quoted?

b.What is the effective annual rate?

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